A Researcher Selects a Sample of 6year-Olds and Interviews and Tests

question 6

Multiple Choice

A researcher selects a sample of 6year-olds and interviews and tests them every 2 years for 14 years. Over these years, some of the subjects die or drop out of the study due to poor health. This phenomenon is referred to as _______.

• A) selective attrition
• B) terminal drop
• C) longitudinal loss
• D) selective bias

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Definitions:

Standing Plans

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Single-use Plans

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