Meta analysis

Question 1

what is the process of using meta analysis?

Answer 1

it’s a research method that uses SECONDARY data from a LARGE number of studies which involve the SAME research questions and methods of research.

Question 2

meta analysis can involve qualitative analysis. What does this entail?

Answer 2

discussing FINDIGNS and CONCLUSIONS of the qualitative data

Question 3

meta analysis can involve quantative analysis. What does this entail?

Answer 3

STATISTICAL analysis of the combined data results to calculate EFFECT size. D of the meta analysis which gives an overall statistical measure of difference or relationship between variables.

Question 4

what is a strength of meta analysis?

Answer 4

-view data with more CONFIDENCE

-GENRALISE results across LARGER populations

Question 5

what is a weakness of meta analysis?

Answer 5

-prone to PUBLICATION BIAS.

-researcher may NOT select all the RELEVANT studies.

-INCORRECT conclusions can be drawn.

-leaving out data with NEGATIVE results.

therefore data will be BIAS as it only represents SOME of the relevant data.

Question 6

what is a case study?

Answer 6

an IN-DEPTH study over time, of a SINGLE individual or small group, undertaken in real life context.

may use variety of methods (questionnaire, interview, obs)

Question 7

what are the advantages of using a case study?

Answer 7

-RICH and interesting data, high degree of ecological validity/realism.

-allows study of RARE cases, where large samples cant provide such information.

-starting point for FURTHER research

Question 8

what are the disadvantages of a case study?

Answer 8

-LOW reliability, due to findings not being able to be replicated.

-may be SUBJECTIVE as the RELATIONSHIP between interviewer can effect results

-time consuming

-large amounts of data may lead to bias in selection.

-lacks POPULATION validity, low participant numbers

less scientific, idiographic nature.