| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Series |
SAGE Research Methods. Cases |
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SAGE Research Methods. Cases
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| Summary |
A meta-analysis is a quantitative synthesis of existing research studies. It is an optimal methodology to summarize the state of knowledge in a particular topic and can often uncover novel conclusions as well as hedge controversies found in established bodies of literature. Although most meta-analyses can still be found in medicine and science, the recognition of this technique as a useful tool for the social sciences is growing rapidly. This case focuses on the practical considerations of conducting meta-analysis through four main steps: identify the population, determine eligibility, abstract the data, and analyze/conclude. To illustrate these steps, a recently conducted study on fear of crime is used as a case study on how and why meta-analysis is an important method in the social sciences |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on XML content |
| Subject |
Meta-analysis -- Case studies.
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Social sciences -- Research -- Case studies.
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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Case studies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1473994780 |
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9781473994782 (ebook) |
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