AO3

• What methodological problems are associated with menstrual synchronization studies on infradian rhythms?

  They lack control over extraneous variables
• Why is the lack of control over extraneous variables a limitation in synchronization studies?

  It makes establishing cause and effect difficult
• What external influences might affect menstrual cycles in synchronization studies?

  Age, stress, or poor diet
• What is a potential reason for synchronization identified in studies?

  It may occur due to chance
• What issues arise from small sample sizes in synchronization studies?

  They limit the generalizability of findings
• What type of data is often used in menstrual synchronization studies?

  Retrospective data
• How does self-reporting affect the validity of synchronization studies?

  Participants may recall their cycles inaccurately
• What is the overall impact of methodological issues on synchronization studies?

  They reduce the validity of the studies
• What are the limitations of menstrual synchronization studies on infradian rhythms?

  • Lack of control over extraneous variables
  • Small sample sizes
  • Use of retrospective data
  • Inaccurate self-reporting by participants