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How to do a meta-analysis

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posted on 2023-06-08, 12:46 authored by Andy FieldAndy Field, Raphael Gillett
Meta-analysis is a statistical tool for estimating the mean and variance of underlying population effects from a collection of empirical studies addressing ostensibly the same research question. Meta-analysis has become an increasing popular and valuable tool in psychological research, and major review articles typically employ these methods. This article describes the process of conducting meta-analysis: selecting articles, developing inclusion criteria, calculating effect sizes, conducting the actual analysis (including information on how to do the analysis on popular computer packages such as IBM SPSS and R) and estimating the effects of publication bias. Guidance is also given on how to write up a meta-analysis.

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  • Published

Journal

British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology

ISSN

2044-8317

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Issue

3

Volume

63

Page range

665-694

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-11-08

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