Which of the Following Is NOT True About Meta-Analyses

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about meta-analyses?

• A) They use the effect size statistic to indicate the size of relationships.
• B) They are explicit about which studies are or are not included in the analysis.
• C) They are used to draw conclusions about research literatures.
• D) They are less objective than narrative literature reviews.

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