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NALT Concept Space
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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. research methods
  4. meta-analysis

Preferred term

meta-analysis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Works consisting of studies using a quantitative method of combining the results of independent studies (usually drawn from the published literature) and synthesizing summaries and conclusions which may be used to evaluate therapeutic effectiveness, plan new studies, etc.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • meta analysis

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/52221

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