Syn. : synthetic studyRelated concept: multiple testing A technique consisting of .... A type of research that does not produce original data, but that involves the qualitative or quantitative synthesis of information from multiple original studies. Note: Literature reviews, meta-analyses, decision analyses and consensus reports are examples of synthesis research.
scoping reviewAnt.: prospective study. A study in which the investigators ... rapid reviewAlternate spelling: randomised controlled trial A study comp...