Methods of Meta-Analysis

This edition presents an evaluation of fixed versus random effects models for meta-analysis, new methods for correcting for indirect range restriction in meta-analysis, new developments in corrections for measurement error (including how to select the appropriate reliability coefficients to use), a discussion of a new Windows-based program package for applying the meta-analysis methods presented in the book, and a discussion of the theories of data underlying different approaches to meta-analysis. Coverage of these topics along with updated coverage of many other topics makes this book the most comprehensive text on meta-analysis methods available today. "This text is the primary source text for psychometric meta-analysis methods...This is the only comprehensive resource available for researchers interested in conducting psychometric meta-analysis methods. Another strength of the text is the inclusion of substantive examples from the field of IO psychology, which always helps with student comprehension." -- Emily E. Tanner-Smith, Vanderbilt University "The key strength of the book is the complete and thorough coverage of psychometric meta-analysis. This technique is not covered in any other meta-analysis text, and is a major contribution to the literature...The meta-analysis field needs to find ways to integrate Hunter and Schmidt's methods into current meta-analysis practice." -- Terri D. Pigott, Loyola University of Chicago "This is an important text...It is the only book that presents adequate coverage of psychometric meta-analysis...it is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in meta-analytic studies." -- Steven Pulos, University of Northern Colorado