Explain What the File Drawer Problem Is and How and Why

question 16

Essay

Explain what the file drawer problem is and how and why it needs to be addressed when conducting a meta-analysis.

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Definitions:

Range

The difference between the largest and smallest values in a data set.

Coefficient of Variation

A standardized measure of dispersion of a probability distribution or frequency distribution, expressed as a percentage of the mean.

Ether

A class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups; they are often used as solvents.

Molecule

The smallest particle of a chemical element or compound that has the chemical properties of that element or compound.