The unit of analysis in a meta-analysis is which of the following?
A) Individual study participants
B) A primary qualitative study
C) A primary quantitative study
D) Prior systematic reviews
C
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The unit of analysis in a meta-analysis is a primary quantitative study, whereas the unit of analysis in a meta-synthesis is a primary qualitative study. The unit of analysis in a primary study is an individual study participant. Prior systematic reviews are not the unit of analysis in a meta-analysis.
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