Matching Pairs Match the terms...Online version Match the term to its definition. by Alan Ramsay 1 Variable 2 Integrative review 3 Non-propositional knowledge 4 Literature review 5 Publication bias 6 Meta-analysis 7 Secondary research 8 Cochrane Collaboration 9 Likert scale 10 Narrative literature review 11 Inductive reasoning 12 Systematic review 13 Critical appraisal 14 Meta-synthesis A form of secondary research undertaken on primary sources Research that uses data from primary research. Promotes, supports and prepares systematic reviews, mainly in relation to effectiveness. The pooling of findings from a number of qualitative studies. The use of statistical techniques in a systematic review to integrate the results of included studies. Uses explicit methods to identify, select and critically appraise relevant research. Flows from thoughts related to a particular issue to a general theory. Traditional approach, focussing on a broad topic, purely descriptive. A factor or trait that is likely to change from one person to another. A careful evaluation of the worth, value or quality of evidence. Personal knowledge linked to experience that is used by individuals to help them think and act. Method used to measure attitudes, where respondents indicate their degree of agreement or disagreement. Summarises and critiques past research that use a diverse range of methodologies and methods. The tendency to publish studies that report positive results regarding the effectiveness of a particular intervention.
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