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jjjetplane

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Suppose that some researchers would like to see whether memory is enhanced by using vivid imagery. They locate a large number of studies and use a statistical method to combine all the information, to determine whether vivid imagery is effective.
 
  The method they use would be called a
   a. dissociation.
   b. correlation.
   c. meta-analysis.
   d. metamemory.

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You read in a psychology journal that the authors of an article have conducted a meta-analysis. You conclude that they have
 
  a. analyzed the variety of independent variables that would probably influence the dependent variable they are studying.
  b. conducted a study with at least 100 participants.
  c. located previous studies on a topic and then statistically combined the results of those studies in order to determine an overall effect.
  d. interviewed at least 20 experts in the appropriate field and compared their opinions on a particular topic.


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laurnthompson

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: c

Answer to Question 2

Ans: c


jjjetplane

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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