Question

In order to observe the influence of environmental factors on alcohol consumption, Leila asks participants to come to her laboratory, fill out a questionnaire, and consume alcohol. She finds that over time, fewer and fewer participants show up to take part in the experiment. This decrease in the number of participants in the experiment is called _____. the carryover effect mortality regression the order effect

Answer 1

Answer: Mortality

Explanation: Mortality in the most general form is the number of deaths recorded at a certain period. However, mortality could be defined in the context above as the loss, decrease or reduction in the number of participants recorded. The reduction in the number of participant's which shows up at Leila's laboratory could be further further examined. However, proportionate decrease in number over a specific period of time is generally reffered to as mortality.