What is meta-analysis? Why is it important? How do researchers go about conducting a meta-analysis? You will discuss these topics, along with learning from your peers’ questions and responses, in this discussion. Furthermore, meta-analyses can greatly assist with providing a big picture of a particular construct that may relate to your capstone project.
5.2 Discussion. Meta-Analysis
Getting Started
Thus far, you have learned about the longitudinal, correlational, and experimental research designs. In this workshop, you will dig into another type of design—the meta-analysis (also known as a systematic review). Because you need to learn about this type of research for yourself, this workshop won’t go into specific details; however, you will learn about the value and purpose of meta-analyses, along with how researchers decide the requirements of a systematic review.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
· Evaluate meta-analysis research methods.
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Resources
· Textbook: Scientific Advances in Positive Psychology
· Article: Ingroup Favoritism in Cooperation: A Meta-Analysis
· Video: Intro to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
· Article: What Is Meta-Analysis?
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Background Information
What is meta-analysis? Why is it important? How do researchers go about conducting a meta-analysis? You will discuss these topics, along with learning from your peers’ questions and responses, in this discussion. Furthermore, meta-analyses can greatly assist with providing a big picture of a particular construct that may relate to your capstone project.
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Instructions
1. Review Chapter 9 in your textbook, Scientific Advances in Positive Psychology, about meta-analysis of longitudinal research.
2. Read the article, Ingroup Favoritism in Cooperation: A Meta-Analysis .
3. Watch the video, Intro to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (16:56). Or you may read the transcript.
4. Read the article, What Is Meta-Analysis?
5. Navigate to the discussion topic and respond to the following discussion prompts:
a. Describe the value and purpose of meta-analyses.
b. How does one determine how many research studies need to be included in a meta-analysis? What might be an appropriate minimum number, for example, or should that be the guiding element? If not the number of research studies, what should be the guiding element?
c. What questions do you have about meta-analysis?
6. Your initial post:
a. Should be between 400 to 500 words.
7. Your postings should also:
a. Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.
b. Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.
c. Provide clarification to classmates’ questions and provide insight into the discussion.
d. Be posted on three different days during the workshop.
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