What is meant by attrition in survey research?

a. It occurs when participants begin the survey, but drop out without finishing it.
b. It occurs when participants agree to join the research, but drop out before starting any part of the study.
c. It occurs when participants get to the end of the survey, but refuse to answer certain survey items for personal reasons.
d. It occurs when only participants who are personally invested in the research questions agree to complete the survey.


Ans: a. It occurs when participants begin the survey, but drop out without finishing it.

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