meta analysis Flashcards
1
Q
what is meta analysis
A
statistical combination of the results of multiple studies addressing a similar research question
2
Q
how does it save time
A
uses studies that have already been completed
3
Q
what negative might there be in the studies
A
there may be bias in the studies and using a study which may have bias will be hard to detect the bias
4
Q
what is largely available
A
large amount of data available
5
Q
what problem might there be to do with files
A
file draw problem - only using data that agrees with aims
6
Q
what can we do with comparisons
A
compare studies and results and points
can disprove conclusions
