Evaluation Issues in Medical Research Synthesis.

Yeaton, William H.; Wortman, Paul M.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Evaluation Issues in Medical Research Synthesis.

Yeaton, William H.; Wortman, Paul M.

New Directions for Program Evaluation, n24 p43-56 Dec 1984

Solutions to methodological problems in medical technologies research synthesis relating to temporal change, persons receiving treatment, research design, analytic procedures, and threats to validity are presented. These solutions should help with the planning and methodogy for research synthesis in other areas. (BS)

Descriptors: Medical Research, Meta Analysis, Patients, Research Design, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Surgery, Technological Advancement

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Language: English

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