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Meta-Analysis

Medical Definition:	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., with application chiefly in the areas of research and medicine.
Guide Notes:	IM for articles & books on meta-analysis as a type of study design: do not confuse with Publication Type META-ANALYSIS; no qualif; DF: META ANAL
Previously Indexed:	Follow-Up Studies (1977-1979),Outcome and Process Assessment (1977-1979),Research (1980-1982),Research Design (1980-1988),Statistics (1980-1988)

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