In a forest plot, what value is illustrated by the location and size of the diamond shape?

a)The point estimate effect for each individual study included in the analysis.

b)The pooled effect calculated from the results of all included studies.

The results of a study findings associated with a p value less than .001. The team finds the intervention was difficult to implement, was more costly than anticipated, and was reported as burdensome by subjects. It also was only done on a very limited sample so generalizability cannot be established. What type of study significance is this study lacking?

a)Clinical

b)Statistical

A researcher conducts a retrospective study that analyzes the exposures to certain risk factors given disease in one group compared to the control group. What risk index should be reported?

a)Absolute risk

b)Relative risk

c)Odds ratio

What is the range of scores for 95% of a sample who has a mean score of 50 and a standard deviation of 10?

a)10 to 50

b)20 to 60

c)30 to 70

d)40 to 60

Which of the following values of Pearson's r indicates the strongest inverse relationship?

a)+ .67

b)- .73

c)+ .92

d)- . 01