Conducting a meta-analysis involves several steps:
Research Question: Formulating a clear and concise research question. Literature Search: Systematically searching for relevant studies using databases like PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: Determining which studies to include or exclude based on pre-defined criteria. Data Extraction: Extracting data from the selected studies, including sample size, outcomes, and statistical measures. Statistical Analysis: Using statistical software to combine the data and calculate overall effect sizes.
