Organizer | Wolfgang Viechtbauer |
wolfgang.viechtbauer@maastrichtuniversity.nl | |
Venue | Maastricht University |
Mandatory/elective | Elective |
ECTS | 1 |
Abstract | Researchers trying to summarize the constantly growing body of research in the social, health, and natural sciences are increasingly using a technique called meta-analysis. Meta-analysis encompasses an entire array of statistical methods for aggregating and comparing the results from related studies in a systematic manner. For example, meta-analysis is frequently used to determine whether a particular treatment or intervention is actually effective overall and whether the effectiveness of the treatment or intervention depends on certain study and/or subject characteristics (so-called moderator variables). The focus of this course will be on current methods and techniques for analyzing meta-analytic data. |
Examination | Participation in the computer practical |