Which of the following best defines metasyntheses?
A) Involve interpretation as well as integration
B) Involve meta-summaries
C) Exclude studies judged to be low on trustworthiness
D) Rely primarily on phenomenological primary studies
A
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Metasyntheses are more than just summaries of prior qualitative findings (i.e., integration); they involve a discovery of essential features of a body of findings and a transformation that yields new interpretations. Metasyntheses can build upon meta-summaries, but require findings that are more interpretive, i.e., from reports that are characterized as syntheses. A researcher may decide to exclude studies in which the reported findings are not adequately supported with direct quotes from participants. In a meta-analysis systematic review, the sample consists of the primary studies that have addressed the research question, not necessarily phenomenological primary studies.
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