PD26-04 Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This course will introduce the basics of systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA) by walking through its steps sequentially. Topics covered include developing a research question, searching the literature, evaluating and coding studies, conducting a meta-analysis, and interpreting results for various stakeholders. Participants are encouraged to bring an idea for a SRMA to the course, with time reserved for one-on-one discussion about it with course instructors throughout the day. The course schedule will emphasize lectures, but also include hands-on application, small-group discussion, and a software tutorial as time permits. The target audience includes those new to SRMA or beginning to conduct one for the first time. Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics is assumed. Participants are required to bring a laptop computer.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Instructors

• Amy L. Dent, University of California - Irvine

• Terri D. Pigott, Georgia State University

• Joshua R. Polanin, American Institutes for Research

• Joseph Taylor, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs/AIR