A researcher contrasts preterm and full term infants on visual acuity, and notes that the full
term infants display quicker visual reaction time.
When reviewing the videotapes, the
researcher notes that the preterm infants appear sleepier and less alert than the full term
infants. What methodological issue has the researcher identified?
A) Differences in perinatal status.
B) The importance of infant state.
C) The researcher apparently did not correct for gestational age.
D) The researcher should have only included the highest functioning preterm infants.
B
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