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meta-analysis /meta-anal·y·sis/ (met″ah-ah-nal´ĭ-sis) a systematic method that takes data from a number of independent studies and integrates them using statistical analysis.

meta-analysis,

a systematic method of evaluating statistical data based on results of several independent studies of the same problem.

meta-analysis [met″ah-ah-nal´ĭ-sis]

any systematic method that uses statistical analysis to integrate the data from a number of independent studies.

meta-analysis

Data synthesis, quantitative overview Data analysis A systematic method that uses statistical techniques for combining results from different studies to obtain a quantitative estimate of the overall effect of a particular intervention or variable on a defined outcome; MA produces a stronger conclusion than can be provided by any individual study. See Cochran Collaboration, Cumulative meta-analysis.

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