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Evidence-Based Research

Introduction to Qualitative Research

What is Qualitative Research

Fundamental of Qualitative Research Methods: What is Qualitative Research by Leslie Curry, Yale School of Public Health.

Understanding Intention-to-treat: This is a critical concept to understand when appraising the evidence. This is a succinct review.

Using Effect Size—or Why the P Value Is Not Enough: A great review of another critical concept in the proper appraisal of the literature.

The Peer Review Process: This is a three minute video explaining what a peer reviewed article is and why finding them is important.

Battling Bad Science: This is a classic talk from Dr. Ben Goldacre on how to read research literature with a critical eye.


Featured Presentations

How to use CINAHL to find systematic reviews and meta-analyses

APA Reference Example: Journal Articles

Handout: Meta-Analysis & Meta Synthesis Comparison


Evidence Focused Resources: Qualitative Research

Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis: Understanding the Best Evidence in Primary Healthcare: This is a great overview article that discusses the basis of meta-analyses

Understanding Funnel Plots in Meta-analyses: Funnel plots are critical to understanding meta-analyses, but often their explanation is dense. Here is a quick explanation that is accessible to everyone

Finding Meta-analyses in CINAHL: This is a short video to specifically help you find Meta-analyses in CINAHL

Finding Meta-analyses in Cochrane: This is a short video to specifically help you find Meta-analyses in the Cochrane Library