Claudia Is a Graduate Student Who Is Working on Her

question 525

Multiple Choice

Claudia is a graduate student who is working on her dissertation.She is statistically synthesizing the findings of previous research on the effects of corporal punishment on children.What research design is she using?

• A) replication
• B) the case study
• C) meta-analysis
• D) experiment

---

Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making processes.

Simple Thinking

The process of considering or reasoning in a straightforward or uncomplicated manner.

Solve Problems

To find solutions or answers to difficult situations or questions through analysis and applied strategies.

Concept

An abstract idea or a mental symbol that represents a specific thing, thought, or group of things, often defining how something is perceived or understood.