The file-drawer problem influences the results of a meta-analysis by:
A) reducing its statistical power.
B) reducing construct validity.
C) decreasing the quality of published studies.
D) decreasing the accuracy of the standardized effect size.

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The file-drawer problem refers to the bias introduced when studies with non-significant results are less likely to be published, leading to an overestimation of effect sizes in meta-analyses.

The File-Drawer Problem Influences the Results of a Meta-Analysis By