A ______ identifies trends in the literature whereas a _____ allows statistical,quantitative conclusions about the research.
A) conceptual replication;narrative literature review
B) narrative literature review;meta-analysis
C) meta-analysis;narrative literature review
D) meta-analysis;conceptual replication

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A narrative literature review identifies patterns and themes in the literature, while a meta-analysis investigates quantitative data in order to draw statistical conclusions about research. Choice A is incorrect because conceptual replication is a research design not linked with literature review, and may or may not involve statistical analysis. Choice C is incorrect because the order of the two terms is reversed. Choice D is incorrect because conceptual replication is not a term that describes literature review, and does not involve statistical analysis.

A ______ Identifies Trends in the Literature Whereas a _____

A __ Identifies Trends in the Literature Whereas a _