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