A Meta-Analysis Is Used When

question 5

Multiple Choice

A meta-analysis is used when:

• A)the researcher wishes to analyze the analyses of a number of existing studies.
• B)there is little existing literature to use as a launching pad for a new study.
• C)the researcher has no access to sophisticated statistical techniques.
• D)several researchers jointly conduct a large-scale study.

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