Some Evaluation Criteria Applied to Meta-Analyses Can Also Be Applied

Multiple Choice

Some evaluation criteria applied to meta-analyses can also be applied to regular empirical studies. Which one of the following evaluation questions is uniquely applicable to meta-analysis but NOT to other studies?

A) Are the limitations of the study and analyses clearly explained?
B) Are the issues of heterogeneity and bias among the included studies addressed?
C) Are the numerical results explained in a way understandable to an intelligent layperson?
D) Are results interpreted to draw clear implications for policy or practice?