A Key Advantage of Meta-Analysis Over Simply Reporting a Range

question 118

Multiple Choice

A key advantage of meta-analysis over simply reporting a range of findings is that

• A) in meta-analysis the "art" of the meta-analyst comes into play and allows for knowledgeable manipulation of data.
• B) simply reporting a range of findings can become very confusing when there are more than two studies to report on.
• C) in meta-analysis more weight can be given to studies that have larger numbers of subjects.
• D) Both in meta-analysis the "art" of the meta-analyst comes into play and allows for knowledgeable manipulation of data and simply reporting a range of findings can become very confusing when there are more than two studies to report on.

Recognize the role of genes, chromosomes, and DNA in biological development.

Appreciate the complexity of gene-environment interactions in shaping behavior.

Understand the fundamental principles of natural selection and their application to human behavior and evolution.

Comprehend the role of evolutionary psychology in explaining human traits and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Independent Samples

Groups of data in which the members of one group are not related or matched to the members of the other group(s).

Nonparametric Tests

Statistical tests used for data that does not necessarily meet the assumptions required for parametric tests, often used when data is not normally distributed.

Independent Samples

Two or more groups of samples that are not related or paired in any way, ensuring the observations in one sample do not influence the observations in another.

Nonparametric Test

A type of statistical test that does not assume a specific distribution for the data and is used for data that does not meet the assumptions of parametric tests.