National Counselor Exam Prep (NCE)

Category - Research and Program Evaluation

Meta-analysis is used to study outcomes of therapy and evaluate effectiveness of various therapeutic methods. What does meta-analysis utilize to draw conclusions about outcomes?
  1. Available research literature
  2. Feedback from therapists
  3. Feedback from patients who have received therapy
  4. Effect size of individual studies
Explanation
Answer: A - Meta-analysis quantifies findings of multiple studies by applying empirical methods to available literature. Effect size is a result of meta-analysis. Meta-analysis is not part of a study itself, but uses the results of many studies.
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