In longitudinal research, the term ________ refers to the number of people who drop out of the study over time.
A) actuarial dropout
B) attrition
C) reactivity
D) sequencing

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Attrition is the term used in longitudinal research to refer to the loss of participants over time. Actuarial dropout is not a commonly used term in research. Reactivity refers to the phenomenon where people change their behavior because they are being observed or studied. Sequencing refers to the order in which experimental conditions are presented.

In Longitudinal Research, the Term ________ Refers to the Number