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Types of Reviews in Literature

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What is a narrative review?

A review that integrates qualitative findings from multiple studies
A descriptive review that summarizes existing literature without systematic methods (correct)
A review that applies specific rules to literature search and statistical analysis
A review that considers both direct and indirect effects in synthesizing evidence

Which type of review involves statistical analysis to summarize results?

Meta-analysis (correct)
Systematic review
Network meta-analysis
Meta-synthesis

Which type of review considers both direct and indirect effects in synthesizing evidence?

Network meta-analysis (correct)
Systematic review
Overview of reviews
Meta-analysis

What is the purpose of a scoping review?

To conduct a preliminary assessment of the size and scope of available research literature (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of review is continuously updated as new evidence becomes available?

Living systematic review (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a systematic review and a meta-analysis?

A meta-analysis always includes a systematic review, but a systematic review does not necessarily include a meta-analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of conducting a meta-analysis?

To synthesize scientific evidence in a particular field (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stated advantage of meta-analyses?

They are time-consuming and costly to conduct (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in conducting a meta-analysis?

Conducting a pilot study to test the research hypothesis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PICOS criteria in a meta-analysis?

To specify the criteria for including or excluding studies (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tools is recommended for managing references during a meta-analysis?

Rayyan or EndNote (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PRISMA-P checklist?

To ensure the proper reporting of systematic review protocols (C) Signup and view all the answers

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