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Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, Dallas, April 6, 1983. Requests for copies should be sent to the author at Dept. of Ed. Psych., Texas A&M, College Station, TX 77843.
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Adding results to a meta-analysis: Theory and example†
Article first published online: 18 AUG 2006
DOI: 10.1002/tea.3660210610
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Willson, V. L. (1984), Adding results to a meta-analysis: Theory and example. J. Res. Sci. Teach., 21: 649–658. doi: 10.1002/tea.3660210610
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- Issue published online: 18 AUG 2006
- Article first published online: 18 AUG 2006
- Manuscript Accepted: 31 OCT 1983
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Abstract
Meta-analysis has been used as a research method to describe bodies of research data. It promotes hypothesis formation and the development of science education laws. A function overlooked, however, is the role it plays in updating research. Methods to integrate new research with meta-analysis results need explication. A procedure is presented using Bayesian analysis. Research in science education attitude correlation with achievement has been published after a recent meta-analysis of the topic. The results show how new findings complement the previous meta-analysis and extend its conclusions. Additional methodological questions adddressed are how studies are to be weighted, which variables are to be examined, and how often meta-analysis are to be updated.