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Meta Analysis

Meta-analysis explained — extracting and pooling effect sizes, fixed versus random effects, heterogeneity (I²), forest and funnel plots, publication bias, and the software that runs it all.

Put it into practice

Free tools, templates and mentoring connected to meta analysis.

Frequently asked

Do I need a systematic review before a meta-analysis?+

Yes — a meta-analysis is the statistical stage built on a systematic search and screening. Without a reproducible protocol for finding and selecting studies, pooled estimates aren't credible.

Fixed effect or random effects — which model?+

Random effects is the default in most social-science meta-analyses because true effects plausibly vary across contexts and populations. Fixed effect assumes one true effect and suits narrow, homogeneous study sets.

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