AP Psychology 5.5 A Describe Research and Trends in the Treatment of Psychological Disorders Questions

Practise AP Psychology 5.5.A by recognising meta-analysis when a researcher combines findings from many studies conducted across an extended period.

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identify meta-analysis when a researcher compares findings from many studies across time

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Dr. Craig studies the relationship between exposure to electronic devices and weight during childhood. In one study, he compares the findings of many studies over the last 50 years to try to draw a general, overarching conclusion. What type of study is this?

Ex post facto study

Correlational study

Meta-analysis

Experiment

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