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Such diverse thinkers as Lao-Tze, Confucius, and U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld have all pointed out that we need to be able to tell the difference between real and assumed knowledge. The systematic review is a scientific tool that can help with this difficult task. It can help, for example, with appraising, summarising, and communicating the results and implications of otherwise unmanageable quantities of data.

This book, written by two highly-respected social scientists, provides an overview of systematic literature review methods:


  • Outlining the rationale and methods of systematic reviews;
  • Giving worked examples from social science and other fields;
  • Applying the practice to all social science disciplines;
  • It requires no previous knowledge, but takes the reader through the process stage by stage;
  • Drawing on examples from such diverse fields as p

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    "The book is noteworthy in terms of its comprehensive coverage of issues and inclusive perspective with respect to study inclusion, study quality assessment and findings synthesis. The guide’s ecumenical’ perspective is certainly a strength inasmuch as different readers will find inspiration and interesting suggestions on how to conduct different types of SR." (Political Studies Review, May 2009)

    Table of Contents
    Foreword (William R. Shadish).

    Acknowledgments.

    Preface.

    Chapter 1: Why do we need systematic reviews?

    Chapter 2: Starting the review: Refining the question and defining the boundaries.

    Chapter 3: What sorts of studies do I include in the review? Deciding on the review's inclusion / exclusion criteria.

    Chapter 4: How to find the studies: The literature search.

    Chapter 5: How to appraise the studies: An introduction to assessing study quality.

    Chapter 6: Synthesising the evidence.

    Chapter 7: Exploring heterogeneity and publication bias.

    Chapter 8: Disseminating the review.

    Chapter 9: Systematic reviews: Urban myths and fairy tales.

    Glossary.

    Appendix 1: The review process (and some questions to ask before starting a review).

    Appendix 2: MOOSE Guidelines.

    Appendix 3: Example of flow diagram from a systematic review.

    Appendix 4: Example data extraction form.

    Appendix 5: Variations in the quality of systematic reviews.

    Bibliography.

    Index.

Systematic Reviews in the Social Sciences

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 21 October 2005
      ISBN-13 9781405121101
      978-1405121101
      ISBN-10 1405121106
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      Social research and statistics

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Such diverse thinkers as Lao-Tze, Confucius, and U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld have all pointed out that we need to be able to tell the difference between real and assumed knowledge. The systematic review is a scientific tool that can help with this difficult task. It can help, for example, with appraising, summarising, and communicating the results and implications of otherwise unmanageable quantities of data.

      This book, written by two highly-respected social scientists, provides an overview of systematic literature review methods:


      • Outlining the rationale and methods of systematic reviews;
      • Giving worked examples from social science and other fields;
      • Applying the practice to all social science disciplines;
      • It requires no previous knowledge, but takes the reader through the process stage by stage;
      • Drawing on examples from such diverse fields as p

        Trade Review
        "The book is noteworthy in terms of its comprehensive coverage of issues and inclusive perspective with respect to study inclusion, study quality assessment and findings synthesis. The guide’s ecumenical’ perspective is certainly a strength inasmuch as different readers will find inspiration and interesting suggestions on how to conduct different types of SR." (Political Studies Review, May 2009)

        Table of Contents
        Foreword (William R. Shadish).

        Acknowledgments.

        Preface.

        Chapter 1: Why do we need systematic reviews?

        Chapter 2: Starting the review: Refining the question and defining the boundaries.

        Chapter 3: What sorts of studies do I include in the review? Deciding on the review's inclusion / exclusion criteria.

        Chapter 4: How to find the studies: The literature search.

        Chapter 5: How to appraise the studies: An introduction to assessing study quality.

        Chapter 6: Synthesising the evidence.

        Chapter 7: Exploring heterogeneity and publication bias.

        Chapter 8: Disseminating the review.

        Chapter 9: Systematic reviews: Urban myths and fairy tales.

        Glossary.

        Appendix 1: The review process (and some questions to ask before starting a review).

        Appendix 2: MOOSE Guidelines.

        Appendix 3: Example of flow diagram from a systematic review.

        Appendix 4: Example data extraction form.

        Appendix 5: Variations in the quality of systematic reviews.

        Bibliography.

        Index.

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