META ANALYSIS
\mˈɛtəɹ ɐnˈaləsˌɪs], \mˈɛtəɹ ɐnˈaləsˌɪs], \m_ˈɛ_t_ə_ɹ ɐ_n_ˈa_l_ə_s_ˌɪ_s]\
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A quantitative method of combining the results of independent studies (usually drawn from the published literature) and synthesizing summaries and conclusions which may be used to evaluate therapeutic effectiveness, plan new studies, etc., with application chiefly in the areas of research and medicine.
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