To examine the effects of drug therapy on depression, Mark found 45 studies in which adults diagnosed with depression and undergoing a drug therapy were examined. Studies that included other additional treatments were excluded. He then performed a statistical analysis of the results of these 45 studies and concluded that drug therapy was effective in treating depression. In this scenario, Mark has most likely conducted a
A. meta-analysis.
B. causal analysis.
C. statistical review.
D. literature review.
Answer: A
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