Which of the following is not a reason for subject attrition?
A) reliance on random assignment of participants to conditions
B) the fact that the data of some participants cannot be interpreted
C) participants may simply refuse to complete the experiment
D) participants may mature beyond the developmental stage required for inclusion

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Reliance on random assignment of participants to conditions is a methodological choice in experimental design aimed at reducing bias and ensuring that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any given condition. It does not inherently cause subject attrition, which refers to participants dropping out of a study. The other options (B, C, D) are common reasons why participants might not complete a study.

Which of the Following Is Not a Reason for Subject