How to Conduct a Meta-analysis: A Practical Guide
What you'll learn
- Introduction to Meta-Analysis
- Data Extraction and Effect Size Calculation
- Fixed-Effect and Random-Effects Models
- Heterogeneity Assessment and Moderator Analysis
- Reporting and Interpretation of Results
- Open Science Practices and Data Sharing
- Choosing appropriate effect sizes and measures for meta-analysis
- Understanding the concept of publication bias and how to assess it
- Using software tools for conducting and visualizing meta-analyses, such as SPSS, SAS, R and Comprehensive Meta-Analysis
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of statistics
- Familiarity with research methodology
- Knowledge of statistical software
- Good analytical skills
- Motivation and commitment
Description
Meta-analysis is a powerful statistical technique that allows researchers to synthesize and integrate findings from multiple studies on a particular topic, providing a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of the research area. Whether you're a graduate student, academic researcher, or industry professional, this course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the principles and practical skills needed to conduct and interpret meta-analyses.
This course, "How to Conduct a Meta-analysis: A Practical Guide," is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the principles and practical skills necessary for conducting and interpreting meta-analyses.
Through a combination of video lectures, practical exercises, and real-world examples, this course will cover everything you need to know about meta-analysis, including:
Understanding the fundamentals of meta-analysis, including its purpose, benefits, and limitations
Conducting a systematic literature review and identifying relevant studies for inclusion
Extracting data from primary studies and calculating effect sizes
Performing meta-analyses using both fixed-effect and random-effects models
Assessing heterogeneity and conducting moderator analyses to explore sources of variation
Reporting meta-analytic results and interpreting their practical and theoretical implications
Incorporating open science practices and utilizing online resources for data sharing and collaboration
Whether you're looking to conduct your own meta-analysis or interpret and evaluate existing ones, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate the world of meta-analysis and contribute to advancing your field of study. Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate the world of meta-analysis, contribute to advancing their field of study, and make informed decisions based on the results of meta-analyses.
Who this course is for:
- Graduate students
- Academicians
- Researchers
- Industry professionals
Instructor
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Dr. Muhamamd Shakil Ahmad is an Research Mentor, Public Speaker, Trainers and an Assistant Professor of Business Administration and an established academic writer. He is known as Impact Factor Publication trainer across Pakistan. He also act as mentor for foreign students and participate in PhD Colloquiums globally.
Since 2008, he is working as consultant and trainer; guiding student about freelancing, writing research articles and conducting workshops on academic publishing, and now 'teaching online' which became his true passion. In his Udemy courses, he combined his extensive knowledge of 'Lessons learn during workshops' and his passion for 'Publishing in high ranking journals'.
To date, Dr. Shakil has published 30+ manuscripts in top-tier academic journals including Social Indicator Research, Decision Management, and Applied Research in Quality of Life. Dr. Shakil has extensive experience in writing, publishing, and reviewing manuscripts and in working with novices in learning how to navigate the publishing process. Few of his publications are as follow:
Systematic Literature Reviews:
1. Tariq, S. , Jan, F. A. , Ahmad, M. S. (2016) “Green Employee Empowerment: A Systematic Literature Review on State-of-art in Green Human Resource Management”, Quality and Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, 50(1), 237-269
2. Ahmad, M. S. (2019) Parenting styles and aggression among young adolescents: a systematic review of literature. Community Mental Health Journal
3. Ahmad, M. S. (2015), Parenting styles and academic achievement of young adolescents: A systematic literature review, Quantity and Quality
Journal Articles:
Ahmad, M. S. et al. (2020), “Using food choice motives to model Pakistani ethnic food purchase intention among tourists”, British Food Journal, 22(6), 1731-1753
Memon, M., Ting, H. & Ahmad, M. S. (2020) “Performance Appraisal Satisfaction and Turnover Intention: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement”, Management Decision, 58 (6), 1053-1066
Faisal, A., Ahmad, M.S. (2019), “Health Practitioners interaction with Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives: Impact on Prescription Behaviour”, Community Mental Health Journal, 56, 456–463
Cho, K. W., Brower, R., & Ahmad, M. S. (2018). Factors that Influence County Government Expenditures and Revenues: A Study of Florida County Governments. Lex localis-Journal of Local Self-Government, 16(1), 47-76.
Zahid, M. M., Ali, B., Ahmad, M. S., Ramayah, T., “Factors Affecting Purchase Intention and Social Media Publicity of Green Products: The Mediating Role of Concern for Consequences”, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 25(3), 225-236
Ahmad, M. S., Abu Talib, Noraini (2017), “Barriers to empowerment: Assessment of community-led local development organizations in Pakistan, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 74, 1361–1370
Uzma, T; Ahmad, M.S. (2017) “Impact of Islamic Work Ethics on organizational Citizenship Behavior among Female Academic Staff: The mediating role of employee engagement”, Applied Research in Quality of Life, 12(3), 693-717
Wahab, A. , Ahmad, M. S. (2017), “Student Well-Being in Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong: Theory, Intervention and Research”, Applied Research in Quality of Life, 12(3), 761-763
Bhutto, A.W., Ahmad, M. S. (2017), “Forecasting the consumption of gasoline in transport sector in Pakistan based on ARIMA model”, Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 36: 1490–1497
Khalid, S., Ahmad, M. S., Jadoon, I. K, Bilal, S.,Farooq,, N., “Exploring Resources, Life-balance and Wellbeing of Women who work in a Global Context, Applied Research in Quality of Life, 12 (4), 1029-1031
Ahmad, M. S., Abu Talib, Noraini (2016), “Analysis of community empowerment on projects sustainability: Moderating role of sense of community”, Social Indicators Research, 129 (3), 10391056 9.
Ahmad, R., Azmi, N., Ahmad, M. S. (2016), “Effect of Multidimensional Top Management Support on Project Success: An Empirical investigation”, Quality and Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, 50(1), 151-176
Masud, Hamid, Ahmad, M. S., Jan, F. A. , Jamil., A. (2016) “Relationship between parenting styles and academic performance of adolescents: mediating role of self-efficacy.” Asia Pacific Education Review, 17, 121-131
He is also member of several societies and associations of worldwide repute including; American Society of Public Administration (ASPA); Community of Inquiry Framework, University of Calgary, Canada; Associate Regional Director at International Institute of Marketing Professionals, Canada.