The Technique Called Meta-Analysis

question 88

Multiple Choice

The technique called meta-analysis:

• A) involves using techniques from different psychotherapies to simultaneously treat all members of the same family.
• B) is a community-based healing ritual used in traditional forms of Native American healing.
• C) involves statistically combining the results of several studies investigating the same issue.
• D) is the most common format used among self-help groups.

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Definitions:

Present Value

The current value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows, discounted at a particular interest rate.

Compounded Quarterly

A method of calculating interest where the interest is added to the principal four times a year, resulting in the interest from one quarter earning interest in the next.

Compounded Semi-annually

Interest calculation method where the interest is added to the principal amount after every six months, increasing the total amount on which future interest accruals are based.

Interest

Money paid at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.