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Introduction to Meta-analysis Introduction to Meta-analysis
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Basic Terminology Basic Terminology
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A Brief History A Brief History
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Research Synthesis in the Social Sciences Research Synthesis in the Social Sciences
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Chapter Overview Chapter Overview
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Problem Formulation Problem Formulation
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Questions That Can and Cannot be Answered Through Meta-Analysis Questions That Can and Cannot be Answered Through Meta-Analysis
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Identifying Goals and Research Questions Identifying Goals and Research Questions
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Critiques of Meta-Analysis Critiques of Meta-Analysis
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Limits of Primary Research and Meta-Analysis Limits of Primary Research and Meta-Analysis
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Strengths of Meta-Analysis Strengths of Meta-Analysis
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Searching the Literature Searching the Literature
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Defining a Sampling Frame Defining a Sampling Frame
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Identifying Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Identifying Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
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Search Techniques and Identifying Resources Search Techniques and Identifying Resources
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Coding Study Characteristics Coding Study Characteristics
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Coding Sample Characteristics Coding Sample Characteristics
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Coding Methodological Characteristics Coding Methodological Characteristics
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Coding Source Characteristics Coding Source Characteristics
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Coding Effect Sizes Coding Effect Sizes
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Correlation Coefficient Correlation Coefficient
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Standardized Mean Differences Standardized Mean Differences
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Odds Ratios Odds Ratios
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Computing Effect Sizes From Commonly Reported Data Computing Effect Sizes From Commonly Reported Data
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Analysis of Mean Effect Sizes and Heterogeneity Analysis of Mean Effect Sizes and Heterogeneity
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Fixed-Effects Means Fixed-Effects Means
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Heterogeneity Heterogeneity
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Random-Effects Means Random-Effects Means
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Moderator Analyses Moderator Analyses
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Single Categorical Moderator Single Categorical Moderator
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Single Continuous Moderator Single Continuous Moderator
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Multiple Regression to Analyze Categorical Moderators Multiple Regression to Analyze Categorical Moderators
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Limitations to Interpretation of Moderators Limitations to Interpretation of Moderators
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Advanced Topics Advanced Topics
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Alternative Effect Sizes Alternative Effect Sizes
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Artifact Corrections Artifact Corrections
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Multivariate Meta-Analysis Multivariate Meta-Analysis
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Conclusion Conclusion
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References References
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30 Meta-Analysis and Quantitative Research Synthesis
Get accessNoel A. Card, Family Studies and Human Development, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Deborah M. Casper, Family Studies and Human Development, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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Published:01 October 2013
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Abstract
Meta-analysis is an increasingly common method of quantitatively synthesizing research results, with substantial advantages over traditional (i.e., qualitative or narrative) methods of literature review. This chapter is an overview of meta-analysis that provides the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the goals of meta-analysis and the process of conducting a meta-analysis, from the initial formulation of research questions through the interpretation of results. The chapter provides insights into the types of research questions that can and cannot be answered through meta-analysis as well as more practical information on the practices of meta-analysis. Finally, the chapter concludes with some advanced topics intended to alert readers to further possibilities available through meta-analysis.
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