Discussion published In: Interpreting
Vol. 22:1 (2020) ► pp.140–149
Discussion
Meta-analysis and replication in interpreting studies
Published online: 10 April 2020
https://doi.org/10.1075/intp.00037.mel
https://doi.org/10.1075/intp.00037.mel
Article outline
- Contributions of meta-analysis
- Systematic literature review
- Distribution of effect sizes and associated visualization
- Research synthesis and future directions
- Complications and limitations
- Conclusion
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