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1. a ______ is a statistical technique which combines and analyzes data from many studies.

normal curve
meta - analysis
correlation
literature analysis

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1. dre agreed to participate in a research study at his university. when he learned that the procedure involved painful electric shocks, dre did not want to continue. but the researcher told him that he had signed up and was obligated to finish the study. what ethical standard of research was violated in this situation?

confidentiality
informed consent
debriefing
voluntary participation

Explanation:

Question 3

• Normal curve: Describes data distribution, not combining studies.
• Meta - analysis: Specifically combines and analyzes data from multiple studies.
• Correlation: Measures relationship between two variables, not for combining studies.
• Literature analysis: Reviews literature, not statistical combination of study data.

• Confidentiality: About keeping data private, not related here.
• Informed consent: About knowing study details before agreeing, but here the issue is forced participation.
• Debriefing: After - study explanation, not relevant.
• Voluntary participation: Participants should be able to withdraw; Dre was forced to continue, violating this.

Answer:

B. meta - analysis

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