{"product_id":"9781119964377","title":"Introduction to Meta-Analysis","description":"This book provides a clear and thorough introduction to meta-analysis, the process of synthesizing data from a series of separate studies. Meta-analysis has become a critically important tool in fields as diverse as medicine, pharmacology, epidemiology, education, psychology, business, and ecology. \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Meta-Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines the role of meta-analysis in the research process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to compute effects sizes and treatment effects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the fixed-effect and random-effects models for synthesizing data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how to assess and interpret variation in effect size across studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClarifies concepts using text and figures, followed by formulas and examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to avoid common mistakes in meta-analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses controversies in meta-analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a web site with additional material and exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA superb combination of lucid prose and informative graphics, written by four of the world’s\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eleading experts on all aspects of meta-analysis. Borenstein, Hedges, Higgins, and Rothstein\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eprovide a refreshing departure from cookbook approaches with their clear explanations of\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ethe what and why of meta-analysis. The book is ideal as a course textbook or for self-study.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMy students, who used pre-publication versions of some of the chapters, raved about the\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eclarity of the explanations and examples.\u003c\/i\u003e David Rindskopf, Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology, City University of New York, Graduate School and University Center,\u0026amp;Editor of the Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe approach taken by\u003c\/i\u003e Introduction to Meta-analysis \u003ci\u003eis intended to be primarily conceptual,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eand it is amazingly successful at achieving that goal. The reader can comfortably skip the\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eformulas and still understand their application and underlying motivation. For the more\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003estatistically sophisticated reader, the relevant formulas and worked examples provide a superb\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003epractical guide to performing a meta-analysis. The book provides an eclectic mix of examples\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003efrom education, social science, biomedical studies, and even ecology. For anyone considering\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eleading a course in meta-analysis, or pursuing self-directed study, Introduction to\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMeta-analysis would be a clear first choice.\u003c\/i\u003e Jesse A. Berlin, ScD \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Meta-Analysis \u003ci\u003eis an excellent resource for novices and experts alike. The book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eprovides a clear and comprehensive presentation of all basic and most advanced approaches\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eto meta-analysis. This book will be referenced for decades.\u003c\/i\u003e Michael A. McDaniel, Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Behavior, Virginia Commonwealth University\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073648312560,"sku":"9781119964377","price":59.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119964377_p0.jpg?v=1763697884","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119964377","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}