Conducting a meta-analysis involves several steps:
1. Formulating a Research Question: The first step is to define a clear and focused research question. 2. Literature Search: A comprehensive search of the literature is conducted to identify relevant studies. 3. Selection Criteria: Studies are selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. 4. Data Extraction: Data from the selected studies are extracted systematically. 5. Statistical Analysis: The extracted data are statistically analyzed to calculate a pooled effect size. 6. Interpretation: The results are interpreted in the context of the broader literature.
