The Meta-Analysis Review: A Valuable Resource for Special Educators. (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oh-Young, Conrad; Filler, John; Buchter, Jennifer
• Is Part Of: Intervention in school and clinic. Volume 55:Number 3(2020:Jan.)
• Page Start: 139
• Page End: 144
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: meta-analysis -- systematic review -- research synthesis -- disabilities -- evidenced-based practices; Learning disabled children -- Education -- Periodicals; Problem children -- Education -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Special education -- Periodicals; 371.9
• DOI: 10.1177/1053451219842222
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1053-4512

Abstract

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) and the Every Student Succeeds Act (2015) both require that educators utilize instructional practices based on evidence in the literature when providing special education and related services to students with disabilities. This article provides a description of a special type of literature review, the meta-analysis, that may be of substantial assistance to educators. The essential characteristics of a meta-analysis are described as well as how they are performed, where to find them, and how to interpret their findings. A concluding comment on the relevance of meta-analysis to the implementation of evidence-based practices is presented.