BIOB10H3 Lecture Notes - Literature Review, Meta-Analysis
23 Jan 2013
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Identifies- no one formula but : not mere synthesis or regurgitation of who said what on a given subject. Assesses- offers assessment of the quality and scope of existing knowledge. Interprets- brings together what is known in order to highlight what further research and analysis is needed. Qualitative systematic reviews (more comprehensive than narrative) Includes editorials, commentaries, descriptive overviews of articles. Most common, least sound in terms of quality of evidence. Aim to show how concepts, theories, and methods developed within a particular subject over particular period of time. Researchers attempt to obtain all original (primary) research studies published on a given topic by searching multiple databases, performing hand searches, and contacting authors of previously published research. Each article is reviewed in a systematic and consistent manner, often by several independent reviewers. Articles are interrogated and rated using a standardized scoring system developed by the authors. Introduced in 1976, also known as meta-analysis.
