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What Is Evidence Synthesis?
What Is Evidence Synthesis?
Evidence synthesis is the process of systematically collecting, evaluating, and combining findings from multiple studies on a specific topic to draw more reliable and comprehensive conclusions. It aims to summarize the existing body of research to inform decision-making in fields such as healthcare, education, social policy, and environmental science. One type of example of are systematic reviews, among others.
Types of Evidence Synthesis
Types of Evidence Synthesis
Systematic Reviews
Rigorously structured reviews that follow a predefined protocol to minimize bias
Scoping Reviews
Broader reviews that map the key concepts and types of evidence available on a topic
Rapid Reviews
Streamlined form of review that quickly summarizes research findings
Narrative Reviews
Qualitative summaries of literature, often used when data are too diverse for statistical combination
Meta-Analysis
Statistical techniques that combine numerical results from multiple studies to produce a single estimate
Umbrella Reviews
Review of existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses on a topic
Basically, evidence synthesis enhances the clarity and strength of what is known by
identifying consistent findings, gaps, and contradictions across studies.
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Standards & Guidelines
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Tools & Software
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Gray Literature
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