Introduction to Meta Analysis

The main course goal is to introduce Phd candidates to the genre of meta analysis, and show how to complete this on doctoral level. Throughout the course the Phd students will develop their understanding of the main elements of a meta analysis process. In addition, the course aims to develop the Phd students’ abilities and knowledge for designing and completing their own meta analysis in collaboration with supervisors, research group, etc. After completing the course, the Phd students will have general knowledge about:

•  Meta analysis as systematic review
•  Relevant databases within health and social science research
•  Developing a search protocol
•  Search methods for database searches to locate and collect literature in a systematic and transparent way
•  Methods for analysis, critically appraising and tools for organizing collected primary quantitative studies
•  Ways of presenting findings in meta analysis