Analyzing matrices of meta-analytic correlations: current practices and recommendations

Zitong Sheng; Wenmo Kong; Jose M Cortina; Shuofei Hou

doi:10.1002/jrsm.1206

Analyzing matrices of meta-analytic correlations: current practices and recommendations

Res Synth Methods. 2016 Jun;7(2):187-208. doi: 10.1002/jrsm.1206.

Authors

Zitong Sheng¹, Wenmo Kong¹, Jose M Cortina¹, Shuofei Hou¹

Affiliation

¹ George Mason University, Psychology, 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA, USA, 22030.

PMID: 27286903
DOI: 10.1002/jrsm.1206

Abstract

Researchers have become increasingly interested in conducting analyses on meta-analytic correlation matrices. Methodologists have provided guidance and recommended practices for the application of this technique. The purpose of this article is to review current practices regarding analyzing meta-analytic correlation matrices, to identify the gaps between current and best practices, and to offer a comprehensive set of recommendations regarding the planning, collection, analysis, and interpretation of studies that utilize meta-analytic correlation matrices. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Keywords: current practices; meta-analytic correlation matrix; path analysis; recommendations; structural equation modeling.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Algorithms
Data Collection
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Humans
Meta-Analysis as Topic*
Models, Statistical
Psychology / methods
Reproducibility of Results
Research Design
Sample Size
Statistics as Topic*