Meta-Analysis

Meta-analysis refers to the quantitative synthesis of relationships that have been studied in the research literature. Meta-analyses integrate and synthesize effect sizes that are reported in prior studies. This course focuses on how to conduct a meta-analysis and interpret its results. To this end we will (a) go through the process of conducting a meta-analysis, (b) read and critique applications of meta-analysis, (c) conduct original meta-analysis in student teams in areas of interest to students, and (d) read and discuss primary research that applies, develops, or critiques meta-analysis.