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Utilizing Meta‐Analyses to Guide Practice: A Primer
Author(s) -
Therrien William J.,
Cook Bryan G.,
Cook Lysandra
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
learning disabilities research and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.018
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 1540-5826
pISSN - 0938-8982
DOI - 10.1111/ldrp.12230
Subject(s) - meta analysis , psychology , best practice , evidence based practice , learning disability , mathematics education , systematic review , applied psychology , medical education , medline , developmental psychology , medicine , alternative medicine , management , pathology , economics , political science , law
Meta‐analysis is one approach for synthesizing research studies to identify generally effective instructional practices for students with learning disabilities (LD). In this article, we define core components of meta‐analytic literature reviews, discuss how to interpret findings from meta‐analyses, and provide guidelines for how research consumers can utilize meta‐analyses to guide instructional practices for students with LD. We conclude that meta‐analyses provide valuable information for determining evidence‐based practices for students with LD.