Dive into the world of research synthesis with 'Introduction to Meta-Analysis,' a comprehensive guide designed for both novice and experienced researchers. This book is a pivotal resource in understanding meta-analysis, the technique used to statistically analyze and integrate data from multiple studies. Authored by preeminent experts in the field, this invaluable text clarifies the complexities of evaluating various research findings to arrive at robust conclusions.

Explore essential concepts such as effect sizes, treatment effects, and the methodologies behind fixed-effect and random-effects models. The updated second edition enriches your understanding with riveting new chapters, focusing on critical aspects like heterogeneity in effects, addressing publication bias, and overcoming common pitfalls encountered during meta-analyses. With its systematic 'how-to' approach, you will learn the best practices for meticulously performing a meta-analysis from inception to reporting.

To enhance your learning journey, gain access to an exclusive companion website rich with resources: watch instructional videos, download data files, utilize free software for prediction intervals, and discover step-by-step analyses using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA). Perfect for academics, students, and practitioners, this book is crucial for anyone looking to elevate their research capabilities.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119558354
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 544

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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119558354
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 544


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This book provides a clear and thorough introduction to meta-analysis, the process of synthesizing data from a series of separate studies. The first edition of this text was widely acclaimed for the clarity of the presentation, and quickly established itself as the definitive text in this field. The fully updated second edition includes new and expanded content on avoiding common mistakes in meta-analysis, understanding heterogeneity in effects, publication bias, and more. Several brand-new chapters provide a systematic śhow toť approach to performing and reporting a meta-analysis from start to finish.


Written by four of the world™s foremost authorities on all aspects of meta-analysis, the new edition:


Outlines the role of meta-analysis in the research process

Shows how to compute effects sizes and treatment effects

Explains the fixed-effect and random-effects models for synthesizing data

Demonstrates how to assess and interpret variation in effect size across studies

Explains how to avoid common mistakes in meta-analysis

Discusses controversies in meta-analysis

Includes access to a companion website containing videos, spreadsheets, data files, free software for prediction intervals, and step-by-step instructions for performing analyses using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA)™



Download videos, class materials, and worked examples at www.Introduction-to-Meta-Analysis.com