Which of the following MUST be done before meta-analyses can occur?
A)Only direct replications
B)Cultural psychology replications done on the topic
C)Collection of the scientific literature on a topic
D)Publication of the topic in the popular media

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Before meta-analyses can occur, the first step is to collect the scientific literature on a topic. This is necessary in order to have a pool of studies to analyze and synthesize. Direct replications and cultural psychology replications may be included in the literature but are not necessarily required. Publication in the popular media is not relevant for meta-analyses.

Which of the Following MUST Be Done Before Meta-Analyses Can