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 _____.
A)the carryover effect
B)mortality
C)regression
D)the order effect

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The decrease in the number of participants in the experiment over time is called "mortality." This refers to participants dropping out or being lost from the study, which can impact the validity and generalizability of the results. The other options (carryover effect, regression, and order effect) do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

In Order to Observe the Influence of Environmental Factors on Alcohol