The D Statistic, the Result of Meta-Analysis, Is Basically a Function

question 29

Multiple Choice

The d statistic, the result of meta-analysis, is basically a function of ________ divided by ___________.

• A) difference in means; average standard deviation
• B) standard deviation; difference in average means
• C) difference in ANOVAs; average standard deviation
• D) average spread; average difference statistic

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Definitions:

Auscultate

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.

Stethoscope Endpiece

The part of a stethoscope that is placed against the patient's skin to listen to internal body sounds, such as heartbeats and breathing.

Bell Side

The larger, concave side of a stethoscope used for listening to lower-pitched sounds in the body such as heart murmurs.

Percussing Over Liver

The act of tapping on the skin overlying the liver to assess its size and density, part of a physical examination to detect liver abnormalities.