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Unit 2 · Research Methodology & Statistics Psychology · June 2020 · 25 Sep 2020, Shift 1

In the independent groups' design, selective subject loss occurs because of which of the following?

A. Subjects are lost differently across conditions

B. Subject characteristics are responsible for subject loss

C. Subjects are lost uniformly across conditions

D. Subject characteristics are independent of subject loss

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Correct answer: A. A and B only

Explanation

Selective subject loss happens when subjects drop out unequally across conditions because of their own characteristics, threatening internal validity.

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