Meta-Analysis as Topic

**Definition:** A quantitative method of combining the results of independent studies (usually drawn from the published literature) and synthesizing summaries and conclusions which may be used to evaluate therapeutic effectiveness, plan new studies, etc., with application chiefly in the areas of research and medicine.

**Tree numbers:** - E05.318.370.500 - E05.581.500.501 - N05.715.360.325.515 - N06.850.520.445.500

**Synonyms:** - Clinical Trial Overviews - Overviews, Clinical Trial