Which Statement About Systematic Reviews (SRs) Is Not True

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement about systematic reviews (SRs) is not true?

• A) SR is another name for a literature review.
• B) At the onset of conducting an SR, a decision is made to exclude studies based on quality, research design, and/or years of publication.
• C) One type of SR is a meta-synthesis.
• D) The goal of SRs is to reach conclusions that represent the findings of a body of individual studies.

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Definitions:

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that emphasize the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual.

External Attributions

External attributions are explanations for one's behavior or outcomes based on external circumstances or environmental factors, rather than personal characteristics.

Internal Attributions

The process of attributing behavior to internal characteristics of the agent, such as personality, attitude, or effort.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors in explaining others' behavior.