If the original studies were flawed or biased, what is true about the resulting meta-analysis?
A)It will also be flawed or biased.
B)It will be able to minimize or even eliminate the flaws and bias.
C)It will be unaffected.
D)The impact is unknown - the flaws or biases may enter into the meta-analysis or may not.

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A meta-analysis synthesizes the results of multiple studies. If those original studies are flawed or biased, the meta-analysis, which relies on their data, will inherently also be flawed or biased.

If the Original Studies Were Flawed or Biased, What Is