Author Question: Meta-analysis is particularly likely to find results that __________ (choose: are, are not) ... (Read 39 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Meta-analysis is particularly likely to find results that __________ (choose: are, are not) statistically significant.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Can a meta-analysis erroneously reach the conclusion that there is no difference or relationship?
a. Yes, when there are small sample sizes and/or possible methodological flaws.
b. Yes, because of its typically extra-large sample size.
c. No, a meta-analysis can never erroneously reach a conclusion of no relationship because a meta-analysis is so comprehensive.
d. No. If there is no relationship, then there is no erroneous conclusion to come to in the first place.