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:

Cultural Diffusion

The dissemination of cultural traditions and social behaviors from one community to another.

Cultural Imperialism

The domination of one culture over others, often through media and consumer products, leading to the imposition of the dominant culture's values and practices.

Cultural Leveling

The process by which cultures that were once distinct become increasingly similar to one another through interaction and exchange.

Homogenization

The process of making things uniform or similar by blending, mixing, or assimilating diverse elements.