0 a research method that combines the results of several related studies to produce better results: --
Based on face validity and sensible aggregations of studies for meta-analysis and meta-regression, we employed the classification of studies listed below.
In other words, meta-analysis is concerned with the detection of phenomena that will comprise the basic facts that stand in need of scientific explanation.
Approaches to cognitive remediation of neuropsychological deficits in schizophrenia : a review and meta-analysis.
Long-term lithium therapy for bipolar disorder: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
A meta-analysis of estimated genetic and environmental effects on smoking behavior in male and female adult twins.
Two commonly advocated methods of describing results, risk differences (or the inverse: numbers needed to treat) and weighted mean differences, create difficulties in meta-analysis.
Furthermore, only 3.5% had planned to conduct a formal meta-analysis, which is also low compared to the practice abroad.
A meta-analysis of perioperative beta-blockade: what is the actual risk reduction?
