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.

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