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Wayne State University

2016

Meta-analysis

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Longitudinal Stability Of Effect Sizes In Education Research, Joshua Stephens Nov 2016

Longitudinal Stability Of Effect Sizes In Education Research, Joshua Stephens

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

Educators use meta-analyses to decide best practices. It has been suggested that effect sizes have declined over time due to various biases. This study applies an established methodological framework to educational meta-analyses and finds that effect sizes have increased from 1970–present. Potential causes for this phenomenon are discussed.


Graphing Effects As Fuzzy Numbers In Meta-Analysis, Christopher G. Thompson May 2016

Graphing Effects As Fuzzy Numbers In Meta-Analysis, Christopher G. Thompson

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

Prior to quantitative analyses, meta-analysts often explore descriptive characteristics of effect sizes. A graphic is proposed that treats effect sizes as fuzzy numbers. This plot can provide meta-analysts with such information such as heterogeneity of effects, precision of estimates, possible clusters, and existence of outliers.