Research synthesis and meta-analysis : a step-by-step approach / Harris Cooper.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cooper, Harris, author.

Series:

Sage research methods.

Applied social research methods series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Research--Methodology.

Research.

Meta-analysis.

Social sciences--Research.

Social sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (366 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

5th edition.

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles, CA : SAGE Publications, Inc, 2017.

Summary:

The Fifth Edition of Harris Cooper's bestselling text offers practical advice on how to conduct a synthesis of research in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. The book is written in plain language with four running examples drawn from psychology, education, and health science. With ample coverage of literature searching and the technical aspects of meta-analysis, this one-of-a-kind book applies the basic principles of sound data gathering to the task of producing a comprehensive assessment of existing research. Available with Perusall-an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781071878644 (ebook) :

OCLC:

1240715227

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.