Meta-analysis is used to study outcomes of psychotherapy and evaluate effectiveness of various therapeutic methods. What does meta-analysis utilize to draw conclusions about outcomes?
A)Available research literature
B)Feedback from therapists
C)Feedback from patients who have received therapy
D)Effect size of individual studies

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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.

Meta-Analysis Is Used to Study Outcomes of Psychotherapy and Evaluate