Overview of meta‐analysis

Abstract

Meta‐analysis has been recognized as the best means to evaluate objectively and study the evidence for a particular issue. In order to give researchers a better understanding of the Meta process, we present an overall introduction to Meta‐analysis in terms of comprehensive assessment of the literature, goals, advantages, main steps, and article structure.

Keywords

• Meta‐analysis
• Literature retrieval
• Information extraction
• Heterogeneity