How and why to undertake a systematic review, in person
Research Skills
Monday, 02 December 2024, 2pm to 4.30pm
Apply for this courseThis course is for MSD researchers and covers the principles of performing a systematic review and meta-analysis.
COURSE AIM
This interactive session for MSD DPhil students and early career researchers outlines the key principles of how to perform a systematic review and the basic principles of meta-analysis. It will provide a basic introduction to systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
COURSE CONTENT
The course will cover the following:
- What is a systematic review and why do we need them?
- Overview of the process of conducting a systematic review
- Understanding the basic principles of how to develop a systematic review protocol
- What is a meta-analysis?
- Understanding the basic principles of how the results are displayed and interpreted.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Find out what a systematic review is and why they are needed
- Learn about the process of conducting a systematic review
- Understand the basic principles of how to develop a systematic review protocol
- Learn about meta-analysis
- Understand the basic principles of how results are displayed and interpreted
PARTICIPANT NUMBERS
25
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