What is needed for a meaningful comparison of participation over time?
Answer & explanation
Comparable definitions of the activity, population and periods being measured.
A change in measurement can look like a change in behavior. Comparable definitions and denominators help distinguish these. Self-reported interest and observed activity can provide different evidence.
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