An Introduction to Systematic Reviews by David Gough, Sandy O... - 9781473929425

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An Introduction to Systematic ReviewsAuthor(s): David Gough, Sandy Oliver, James Thomas\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: SAGE Publications Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781473929425, 978-1473929425\nSynopsis\nFocused on actively using systematic review as method, this book provides clear, step-by-step advice on the logic and processes of systematic reviewing.\n\nStressing the importance of precision and accuracy, this new edition carefully balances a need for insightful theory with real-world pragmatism; it introduces a wide range of cutting-edge approaches to research synthesis including text mining, living reviews and new ideas in mixed methods reviews such as qualitative comparative analysis. \n\nThe book also includes: \n\nAnew chapter on statistical synthesis \nCoverage of computer-assisted methods and relevant software \nExpanded sections on data extraction and management \nAguide to working with many different types of data including longitudinal .