A meta-analysis involves
A. combining results from different studies to identify patterns of findings that are consistent across studies.
B. increasing the size of a sample to include a wider range of child characteristics.
C. adding additional groups of participants to a study so it will represent a wider age range.
D. establishing a level of statistical significance that we can agree makes the results highly reliable.
Answer: A
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a. True b. False
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. may be more costly in the long run to provide these services if the child isn't mature enough to learn. b. should begin as early as possible. c. are more effective if schools wait until the child reaches a certain developmental level to provide services. d. are more effective in a center-based setting than in the home.