A Quantitative Technique That Combines the Results of Many Different

question 65

Multiple Choice

A quantitative technique that combines the results of many different studies examining the same effect or phenomenon is called a:

• A) meta-analysis.
• B) relative risk study.
• C) qualitative research study.
• D) double-blind study.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.

Temporal Lobes

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying roughly above the ears; includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear.

Top-Down Processing

A cognitive process that uses pre-existing knowledge or expectations to interpret and understand sensory information.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) that is processed by the brain.