What Distinguishes Meta-Analysis from Meta-Synthesis

question 11

Multiple Choice

What distinguishes meta-analysis from meta-synthesis?

• A) Meta-analysis uses a systematic approach; meta-synthesis does not use a systematic approach.
• B) Meta-analysis is used for qualitative studies; meta-synthesis is used for quantitative studies.
• C) Meta-analysis uses only published evidence; meta-synthesis uses both published and unpublished evidence.
• D) Meta-analysis is used for quantitative studies; meta-synthesis is used for qualitative studies.

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