Butler and Colleagues (2006)argue That Meta-Analyses Can Be Made More

question 177

Multiple Choice

Butler and colleagues (2006) argue that meta-analyses can be made more meaningful and informative if the results take into account:

• A)Directionality problems
• B)Confounding variables
• C)Moderator variables
• D)Mediator variables

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Definitions:

Theory

A system of ideas intended to explain something, based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

Data Analysis

The process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.

Qualitative Data

Data that is descriptive and conceptual, often gathered through observations, interviews, and narratives.

Categorization

The process of identifying an item of data as belonging to a category predetermined by the researcher or generated from the information provided by informants.