Dr. Chung is interested in whether males or females tend to be greater risk takers. A computer search reveals that more than 100 different studies have investigated various types of risk taking, including smoking, fast driving, and unprotected sex. What can Dr. Chung use to combine the results of these 100 different studies as if they were all part of one big study?
A)double-blind study
B)field experiment
C)clinical method
D)meta-analysis

Question

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Dr. Chung can use a meta-analysis to combine the results of the 100 different studies on risk taking. Meta-analysis is a statistical technique for combining the findings from independent studies to determine overall trends or effects.

Dr Chung Is Interested in Whether Males or Females Tend