Research Synthesis and Meta-Analysis

A Step-by-Step Approach
Fifth Edition
Research Synthesis and Meta-Analysis
January 2016 | 384 pages | Sage US
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The Fifth Edition of Harris Cooper's bestselling text offers practical advice on how to conduct a synthesis of research in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. The book is written in plain language with four running examples drawn from psychology, education, and health science. With ample coverage of literature searching and the technical aspects of meta-analysis, this one-of-a-kind book applies the basic principles of sound data gathering to the task of producing a comprehensive assessment of existing research. 

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Contents

INTRODUCTION: LITERATURE REVIEWS, RESEARCH SYNTHESES AND META-ANALYSES

INTRODUCTION: LITERATURE REVIEWS, RESEARCH SYNTHESES AND META-ANALYSES

STEP 1: Formulating the Problem

STEP 1: Formulating the Problem

STEP 2: Searching the Literature

STEP 2: Searching the Literature

STEP 3: Gathering Information From Studies

STEP 3: Gathering Information From Studies

STEP 4: Evaluating the Quality of Studies

STEP 4: Evaluating the Quality of Studies

STEP 5: Analyzing and Integrating the Outcomes of Studies

STEP 5: Analyzing and Integrating the Outcomes of Studies

STEP 6: Interpreting the Evidence

STEP 6: Interpreting the Evidence

STEP 7: Presenting the Results

STEP 7: Presenting the Results

CONCLUSION: Threats to the Validity of Research Synthesis Conclusions

CONCLUSION: Threats to the Validity of Research Synthesis Conclusions

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Description

The Fifth Edition of Harris Cooper's bestselling text offers practical advice on how to conduct a synthesis of research in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. The book is written in plain language with four running examples drawn from psychology, education, and health science. With ample coverage of literature searching and the technical aspects of meta-analysis, this one-of-a-kind book applies the basic principles of sound data gathering to the task of producing a comprehensive assessment of existing research. 

Available with Perusall—an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class
Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.

Contents

INTRODUCTION: LITERATURE REVIEWS, RESEARCH SYNTHESES AND META-ANALYSES

INTRODUCTION: LITERATURE REVIEWS, RESEARCH SYNTHESES AND META-ANALYSES

STEP 1: Formulating the Problem

STEP 1: Formulating the Problem

STEP 2: Searching the Literature

STEP 2: Searching the Literature

STEP 3: Gathering Information From Studies

STEP 3: Gathering Information From Studies

STEP 4: Evaluating the Quality of Studies

STEP 4: Evaluating the Quality of Studies

STEP 5: Analyzing and Integrating the Outcomes of Studies

STEP 5: Analyzing and Integrating the Outcomes of Studies

STEP 6: Interpreting the Evidence

STEP 6: Interpreting the Evidence

STEP 7: Presenting the Results

STEP 7: Presenting the Results

CONCLUSION: Threats to the Validity of Research Synthesis Conclusions

CONCLUSION: Threats to the Validity of Research Synthesis Conclusions

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Research Synthesis and Meta-Analysis

A Step-by-Step Approach


January 2016 | 384 pages | Sage US

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The Fifth Edition of Harris Cooper's bestselling text offers practical advice on how to conduct a synthesis of research in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. The book is written in plain language with four running examples drawn from psychology, education, and health science. With ample coverage of literature searching and the technical aspects of meta-analysis, this one-of-a-kind book applies the basic principles of sound data gathering to the task of producing a comprehensive assessment of existing research. 

Available with Perusall—an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class
Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.


Table Of Contents:

  • INTRODUCTION: LITERATURE REVIEWS, RESEARCH SYNTHESES AND META-ANALYSES
  • STEP 1: Formulating the Problem
  • STEP 2: Searching the Literature
  • STEP 3: Gathering Information From Studies
  • STEP 4: Evaluating the Quality of Studies
  • STEP 5: Analyzing and Integrating the Outcomes of Studies
  • STEP 6: Interpreting the Evidence
  • STEP 7: Presenting the Results
  • CONCLUSION: Threats to the Validity of Research Synthesis Conclusions

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