What is meta-analysis?

a. a technique for combining the results of a small number of studies on a common theme
b. a specific scientific technique for combining similar study results into a single metric
c. a technique for combining the results of a number of studies on different themes
d. a specific scientific technique for combining disparate study results into a single metric for drawing conclusions about the research question


Ans: D

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