The First Step for Conducting a Meta-Analysis Is ____________

question 2

Multiple Choice

The first step for conducting a meta-analysis is ____________.

• A) decide on an appropriate statistical software package
• B) develop a system to code the various dimensions of the study
• C) collect as many studies as possible or at least a representative group
• D) determine the most appropriate type of descriptive or correlational technique to examine the outcomes of the studies as a whole

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Definitions:

Wechsler Intelligence Tests

A set of standardized tests used to measure intelligence and cognitive ability in adults and children.

Intelligence Quotient

A measure of a person's intellectual abilities in relation to their age group, typically derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence.

Population

The entire group of people or animals in which the researcher is interested.

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on a related task or outcome.