The Utility of Cumulative Meta-Analysis: Application to Programs for Reducing Sexual Violence

Recent advances in meta-analytic techniques provide a useful framework for interpreting the findings of individual studies. Simple formula are presented for determining whether the results of a single study are statistically different from the cumulative average of previous studies, & for calcul...

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Published in:Sexual abuse 2005-10, Vol.17 (4), p.357-373
Main Authors: Hanson, R Karl, Broom, Ian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Methodology (Data Analysis)
Prevention
Rape
Sex Offenders
Sexual Abuse
Treatment Programs
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Summary:Recent advances in meta-analytic techniques provide a useful framework for interpreting the findings of individual studies. Simple formula are presented for determining whether the results of a single study are statistically different from the cumulative average of previous studies, & for calculating the new cumulative average. When applied to two controversial social policies (treatment of sexual offenders; rape prevention programs for college women), cumulative meta-analyses suggested patterns that were not identified by the authors of the individual studies nor by narrative reviews of these content areas. Tables, Figures, References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1079-0632
DOI:10.1007/s11194-005-8049-1