Análise de dados de estudos independentes: um estudo sobre metanálise

Abstract

This paper presents the statistical technique of meta-analysis and its applications as a tool for synthesizing scientific evidence, with the goal of understanding its potential in the integration and analysis of results from independent studies. Through a comprehensive literature review, the main concepts, methods, and advantages of meta-analysis were identified. The results demonstrate the importance and relevance of meta-analysis as a powerful tool for obtaining more precise and reliable conclusions across various fields of knowledge. This research contributes to the understanding of the meta-analysis technique and its applicability in the synthesis of scientific evidence.