Which of These Is NOT a Benefit of Performing a Meta-Analysis

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a benefit of performing a meta-analysis?

• A) It adds statistical power by examining the results of several studies at once.
• B) It increases the chances of misinterpreting data by analyzing half of the studies.
• C) It reduces the risk of misinterpreting many findings within a broad literature.
• D) It identifies what research questions are still left unanswered.

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Definitions:

Fixed Factors

Inputs in production that cannot be altered in the short term, such as buildings and machinery.

Output

The amount of goods and services produced by a business, industry, or economy.

Marginal Cost

The cost added by producing one additional unit of a product or service, important for decision-making in resource allocation.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced; it includes all fixed and variable costs.