Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Introduction

To get the ball rolling, we'll take a broad overview of what to expect in this course and then introduce you to the high-level concepts of systematic review and meta-analysis and take a look at who produces and uses systematic reviews

Framing the Question

In this module, we will discuss how to frame a question, as well as scope, elements, and refining the question

Searching Principles and Bias Assessment

In this module we will look at finding the evidence, as well as key sources, search strategy, and assessing the risk of bias

Minimizing Metabias, Qualitative Synthesis, and Interpreting Results

In this module, we will cover minimizing metabias, selection bias, information bias, how to report transparently, qualitative synthesis, and interpreting results

Planning the Meta-Analysis and Statistical Methods

This module will cover the planning of your meat-analysis and the statistical methods for meta-analysis

Wrap Up and Final Peer Review Assignment

In this final module, we'll wrap up with a look back at the key concepts covered over the past few weeks Afterwards, you will submit your final Peer Review Assignment and evaluate some of your classmates' submissions