DrRoberts Wants to Compare the Results of Many Studies That

question 1

Multiple Choice

Dr.Roberts wants to compare the results of many studies that have looked at the relation between gender and math ability.Dr.Roberts would find a _______ most appropriate for his needs.

• A)microgenetic design
• B)meta-analysis
• C)longitudinal-sequential design
• D)quasi-experimental design

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Definitions:

Rumors

Unverified information or stories spread informally, typically reflecting people’s desires to understand or make sense of their social environment.

Mass Hysteria

A phenomenon where a group of people exhibit similar hysterical symptoms or behaviors, often as a reaction to fear, rumor, or unknown events.

Psychogenetic Illness

Disorders that originate from psychological causes rather than physical ones, often involving symptoms without identifiable organic roots.

Collectives

Large groups of people who share common interests but may not have as much interaction or personal connection as a more tightly-knit group.