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Meta-Analysis (439-0-20)

Instructors

Laura Elizabeth Tipton

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 3220: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of meta-analysis.

Registration Requirements

A working knowledge of statistics in a scientific field. Talk with the instructor if there are questions.

Learning Objectives

The student will obtain the skills necessary to carry out a meta-analysis of effects from a systematic review of a quantitative scientific literature. More detailed objectives are supplied in class.

Teaching Method

Lecture/discussion/project

Evaluation Method

Homework, class project

Class Materials (Suggested)

Recommended texts:
Cooper, H. M., Hedges, L. V., & Valentine, J. (Eds.) (2019). The Handbook of Research Synthesis and meta-analysis (3rd Edition). New York: The Russell Sage Foundation. ISBN #978-0-87154-163-5 ($99.95)

Borenstein, M., Hedges, L. V., Higgins, J. P. T., & Rothstein, H. R. (2009) . Introduction to meta-analysis. London: John Wiley. ISBN# 978-0-470-05724-7 ($55.38)