In a Within-Subjects Design,the Term "Participant Attrition" Refers to the Possibility

question 57

Multiple Choice

In a within-subjects design,the term "participant attrition" refers to the possibility that

• A) the scores may differ from one treatment to another because of outside events.
• B) the scores may differ from one treatment to another because of changes in the measuring instrument.
• C) the scores may differ from one treatment to another because the participants gain experience in each treatment.
• D) some of the individuals in the study may leave without completing all of the treatment conditions.

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