A Rigorous and Trustworthy Meta-Analysis Worthy of Guiding Evidence-Based Practice

question 18

Multiple Choice

A rigorous and trustworthy meta-analysis worthy of guiding evidence-based practice decisions should:

• A) include published studies, only.
• B) be transparent about potential conflicts of interest.
• C) calculate one mean effect size based on all included studies, regardless of their methodological strengths or weaknesses.
• D) avoid calculating the overall level of statistical significance.

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Definitions:

Density

A measure of mass per unit volume of a substance, indicating how compact the substance is.

Volume

The amount of space occupied by an object, liquid, or gas, typically measured in cubic units.

Mass

A measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically in kilograms or grams.

Powdered Material

Fine, dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance.