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meta-analysis

Subject Category: X Research, Technology and Engineering
Definition: Works consisting of studies using 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.
Definition Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
RDF/XML Format:: http://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/52221.rdf
Persistent URI:: http://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/52221
Used For: meta analysis
Broader Term: research methods
Spanish: meta-análisis
Term Number: 52221

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