When Cooper and Rosenthal (1980) compared meta-analysis with traditional literature review, they found that meta-analysts were:
A) less willing to reject the null hypothesis.
B) more willing to reject the null hypothesis.
C) as likely to reject the null hypothesis as those conducting the traditional literature review.
D) less willing to retain the null hypothesis.

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Meta-analysts, by quantitatively combining results from multiple studies, often find stronger evidence against the null hypothesis, making them more willing to reject it compared to traditional literature reviews.

When Cooper and Rosenthal (1980) Compared Meta-Analysis with Traditional Literature