In a Meta-Analysis,the Researcher Displays a Symmetrical Funnel Plot of the Data

question 21

Multiple Choice

In a meta-analysis,the researcher displays a symmetrical funnel plot of the data from a group of studies.This indicates

• A) heterogenicity of study samples.
• B) limited publication bias.
• C) methodological bias.
• D) reporting bias.

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