Guides

Systematic review vs meta-analysis: what you need

When a structured synthesis is enough, and when to pool the numbers.

A systematic review synthesises all eligible evidence with a reproducible search. A meta-analysis adds statistical pooling of effect sizes. Register your protocol (PROSPERO), follow PRISMA, and pre-specify your analysis plan.

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