TechnologySeptember 1, 2026

metaanalysis

MET-uh-uh-NAL-uh-sis

Definition

A statistical procedure for combining data from multiple separate research studies to develop a single, comprehensive conclusion about a specific topic.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix 'meta-' (meaning 'after' or 'beyond') and 'analysis' (from the Greek 'analusis,' meaning 'a loosening or breaking up'). It was coined to describe a 'study of studies' that goes beyond the findings of individual papers.

In the news

The term appears in the article's references to cite a study that aggregated multiple pieces of research to confirm that emotional competencies can be effectively trained in workplace settings.

As AI Gets Smarter, Being Human Matters More

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Psychology Today

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