Which is true about the literature search criteria for a meta-analysis?
a. They include only published works from refereed journals.
b. They include the full range of related sources based on the topic.
c. They usually are narrowly focused around the research question.
d. They use works from a single database in order to remain consistent.
ANS: C
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