In a Meta-Analysis, the Results of Each Study Are Transformed

question 32

Multiple Choice

In a meta-analysis, the results of each study are transformed into a statistic that is common across all studies.This is called the

• A)affect size.
• B)statistical strategy.
• C)common statistics.
• D)effect size.

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Definitions:

Fetal Stage

The stage that begins at about eight weeks after conception and continues until birth.

Fertilization

The process of a sperm cell joining with an egg cell to create a zygote, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

Spontaneous Abortion

A natural loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, commonly known as a miscarriage.

In Vitro Fertilization

A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a laboratory dish.