Which Alternative Best Describes the Purpose of Meta-Analyses with Respect

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which alternative best describes the purpose of meta-analyses with respect to establishing the validity of research

• A)Meta-analyses counteract experimenter bias, allowing researchers to protect the internal validity of a study.
• B)Meta-analyses repeat existing research, allowing researchers to evaluate the internal validity of a study.
• C)Meta-analyses summarize the results of existing studies, allowing researchers to evaluate the internal validity of a piece of research.
• D)Meta-analyses summarize the results of existing studies, allowing researchers to evaluate the external validity of a piece of research.

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