Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This one-day course will introduce the basics of systematic review and meta-analysis. Topics covered include the development of a research question, searching the literature, evaluating and coding studies, meta-analysis techniques and interpretation of results for policymakers and researchers. The course will include lecture, hands-on exercises, and individual consultation. The target audience includes both those new to systematic review and meta-analysis as well as those currently conducting a review. If there is participant interest, those currently conducting a review will participate in more advanced training in meta-analysis as well as individual consultation with the instructors. Students are required to bring a laptop computer.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Instructors

• Therese D. Pigott, Loyola University Chicago

• Joshua R. Polanin, American Institutes for Research

• Ryan Williams, American Institutes for Research