Research Methods: Miscellaneous Topics

Question 1

Meta Analysis

Answer 1

Research method that uses secondary data
Researcher combines results of lots of studies that were done on the same question

Question 2

How is Meta Analysis done?

Answer 2

• Researcher combines results of lots of studies that were done on the same question
• The researcher combines the results to produce one result using statistical methods

Question 3

Peer Review

Answer 3

When a panel of researchers (who have expertise in the field being researched) decide on whether research should be published

Question 3

Role of Peer Review

Answer 3

• Ensures only high quality research is published
• Identifies issues with research
• Protects the reputation of the scientific process
• Used to justify funding of research projects