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Investigative Techniques > Epidemiologic Methods > Epidemiologic Research Design > Meta-Analysis as Topic
... > Health Occupations > Medicine > Public Health > Epidemiologic Methods > Epidemiologic Research Design > Meta-Analysis as Topic
... > Population Characteristics > Health > Public Health > Epidemiologic Methods > Epidemiologic Research Design > Meta-Analysis as Topic
Environment and Public Health > Public Health > Epidemiologic Methods > Epidemiologic Research Design > Meta-Analysis as Topic
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation > Quality of Health Care > Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms > Epidemiologic Research Design > Meta-Analysis as Topic
... > Health Occupations > Health Services Administration > Quality of Health Care > Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms > Epidemiologic Research Design > Meta-Analysis as Topic
Natural Science Disciplines > Science > Research > Research Design > Meta-Analysis as Topic
Investigative Techniques > Methods > Research Design > Meta-Analysis as Topic

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Meta-Analysis as Topic  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A quantitative method of combining the results of independent studies (usually drawn from the published literature) and synthesizing summaries and conclusions which may be used to evaluate therapeutic effectiveness, plan new studies, etc., with application chiefly in the areas of research and medicine.

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Entry terms

  • Clinical Trial Overviews
  • Data Pooling
  • Overviews, Clinical Trial

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-B6P0XJPH-L

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