A statistical technique that combines results from multiple studies on the same topic to identify overall patterns and estimate the true effect size.
From Greek 'meta' (after, beyond) + 'analysis' (loosening, breaking up). Analysis of analyses.
A meta-analysis is the ultimate literature review — it mathematically combines results from dozens of studies to find the real, big-picture answer.
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