selective dropout

the nonrandom loss of participants from a study that occurs when an identified feature of the study design (e.g., topic studied, number of tasks) interacts with respondent characteristics (e.g., depression, education level). See attrition.

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May 1st 2024

Autobiographical Memory Interview (AMI)

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