Recent Courses

Meta-analysis (FISH 7350)

Meta-analysis is a quantitative approach for synthesizing results from diverse research studies that address a similar hypothesis. Effect sizes calculated from individual studies are combined to elucidate general patterns across studies. Like most approaches, meta-analysis has limitations (e.g., file drawer problem, dealing with varying publication quality). However, the technique can be a powerful option for identifying patterns in disciplines where the availability of large, under-analyzed datasets is common, such as ecology, psychology, medicine, and education.

I regularly include students from other universities in my courses at no cost to the student (unless they are interested in getting formal course credit for their participation). If you are interested in joining us next spring semester (January-May), please email me at wilson@auburn.edu