Which of the Following Statements Is/are True About Meta-Analyses

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are true about meta-analyses?

• A)They are unable to merge disparate findings from disparate studies.
• B)Their statistical procedures ensure the avoidance of the problem of author biases.
• C)Their statistical procedures ensure the avoidance of the problem of methodological flaws in the reviewed studies.
• D)Their findings could be skewed by the problem of publication bias (or the file drawer effect).

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Definitions:

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Environmental Racism

The disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on minority communities due to discriminatory practices.

Disproportionately

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