23. Meta-Analyses & Integrative Reviews for Students

About this lesson

Meta-Analyses and Integrative Reviews | Module 2.9: Types of Literature Reviews to Part 2 Welcome to Module 2.9 of the Research Ethics Foundations series! In this video, we continue exploring types of literature reviews with a focus on meta-analyses, integrative reviews, and scoping reviews. Each method offers distinct value depending on your research goals, data types, and questions. Learn how to choose the right review type for your academic or clinical project.

What You’ll Learn in This Module

• What is a meta-analysis and how it increases statistical power
• Key features of integrative reviews for theory-building
• Purpose and structure of scoping reviews
• How to use review types based on research context
• Visual tools like forest plots and thematic synthesis explained

Core Topics Covered

Meta-Analyses

• Statistical synthesis of quantitative studies
• Effect size estimation and heterogeneity assessment
• Forest plots and visualization tools

Integrative Reviews

• Combining theoretical and empirical literature
• Thematic analysis and broader inclusion criteria
• Methodological flexibility and theory development

Scoping Reviews

• Mapping evidence and identifying gaps
• Clarifying concepts and definitions
• Precursor to systematic reviews

Who Should Watch This Video

• Graduate students and academic researchers
• Thesis and dissertation writers
• Health science and clinical researchers
• Anyone conducting evidence synthesis or review-based research

Lesson notes

Full written notes for this lesson are in production. Until they publish, watch the video above and use the summary on this page as your study guide.