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What is a meta-analysis?

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A process in which the data from a large number of studies which have involved the same research questions and methods are combined

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What is a strength of a meta-analysis?

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It allows us to view data with much more confidence and results can be generals send across much larger populations

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What is a limitation of a meta-analysis?

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It may cause file drawer problem. This is when the researcher may not reflect all the relevant studies, choosing to leave out studies with no-significant results, leading to incorrect conclusions to be drawn as the results will be biased as not all data is represented