A researcher is interested in quality of life and after an extensive literature review quantitatively integrates data from identified studies and describes the findings. This researcher is using which approach? (Select all that apply.)
a. Survey
b. Triangulation
c. Meta-analysis
d. State of the science summary
e. Quasi-experimental design
ANS: C, D
Correct:
c. Meta-analysis is an advanced process whereby multiple research studies on a specific topic are reviewed, and the findings of these multiple studies are statistically analyzed.
d. State of the science summary is a merging of findings from several studies that explored the same topic.
Incorrect:
a. Survey research design is used to obtain information regarding the prevalence, distribution, and interrelationships of variables within a population.
b. Triangulation is defined as the use of a variety of methods to collect data on the same concept.
e. Quasi-experimental design is a type of quantitative research that lacks one of the components (randomization, control group, manipulation of one or more variables) of an experimental design.
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