The statistic used to adequately standardize and compare the results of studies in a meta-analysis is called:
A)Pearson's coefficient
B)The correlation coefficient
C)The effect size
D)None of the above

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The effect size is a statistic that measures the magnitude of a treatment effect in each study included in a meta-analysis. It allows for the comparison of results from different studies that may use different measures or methods. Therefore, it is the best choice for standardizing and comparing results in a meta-analysis.

The Statistic Used to Adequately Standardize and Compare the Results