Research synthesis

Research synthesis or evidence synthesis is the process of combining the results of multiple primary research studies aimed at testing the same conceptual hypothesis. It may be applied to either quantitative[1] or qualitative research.[2] Its general goals are to make the findings from multiple different studies more generalizable and applicable.[3]

It aims to generate new knowledge by combining and comparing the results of multiple studies on a given topic.[1] One approach is to use a systematic review method.

  1. ^ a b Hall, Judith A.; Tickle-Degnen, Linda; Rosenthal, Robert; Mosteller, Frederick (1993-11-23). "Hypotheses and Problems in Research Synthesis". In Cooper, Harris; Hedges, Larry V. (eds.). The Handbook of Research Synthesis. Russell Sage Foundation. ISBN 9781610441377.
  2. ^ Suri H (2011-08-03). "Purposeful Sampling in Qualitative Research Synthesis". Qualitative Research Journal. 11 (2): 63–75. doi:10.3316/QRJ1102063. ISSN 1443-9883.
  3. ^ Wyborn C, Louder E, Harrison J, Montambault J, Montana J, Ryan M, Bednarek A, Nesshöver C, Pullin A (August 2018). "Understanding the Impacts of Research Synthesis". Environmental Science & Policy. 86: 72–84. doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2018.04.013.