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Review
. 2016 Jun;7(2):187-208.
doi: 10.1002/jrsm.1206.

Analyzing matrices of meta-analytic correlations: current practices and recommendations

Zitong Sheng  1 , Wenmo Kong  1 , Jose M Cortina  1 , Shuofei Hou  1
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Review

Analyzing matrices of meta-analytic correlations: current practices and recommendations

Zitong Sheng et al. Res Synth Methods. 2016 Jun.

Abstract

Researchers have become increasingly interested in conducting analyses on meta-analytic correlation matrices. Methodologists have provided guidance and recommended practices for the application of this technique. The purpose of this article is to review current practices regarding analyzing meta-analytic correlation matrices, to identify the gaps between current and best practices, and to offer a comprehensive set of recommendations regarding the planning, collection, analysis, and interpretation of studies that utilize meta-analytic correlation matrices. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Keywords: current practices; meta-analytic correlation matrix; path analysis; recommendations; structural equation modeling.

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