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Meta-analysis and the science of research synthesis

Nature, ISSN: 1476-4687, Vol: 555, Issue: 7695, Page: 175-182
2018
  • 1,044
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 2,257
    Captures
  • 35
    Mentions
  • 25
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    1,044
    • Citation Indexes
      1,035
    • Policy Citations
      8
      • 8
    • Clinical Citations
      1
      • PubMed Guidelines
        1
  • Captures
    2,257
  • Mentions
    35
    • News Mentions
      22
      • 22
    • Blog Mentions
      8
      • Blog
        8
    • References
      5
      • 5
  • Social Media
    25
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      25
      • Facebook
        25

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Review Description

Meta-analysis is the quantitative, scientific synthesis of research results. Since the term and modern approaches to research synthesis were first introduced in the 1970s, meta-analysis has had a revolutionary effect in many scientific fields, helping to establish evidence-based practice and to resolve seemingly contradictory research outcomes. At the same time, its implementation has engendered criticism and controversy, in some cases general and others specific to particular disciplines. Here we take the opportunity provided by the recent fortieth anniversary of meta-analysis to reflect on the accomplishments, limitations, recent advances and directions for future developments in the field of research synthesis.

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