Training : The Campbell Collaboration

This course appeals to all those who are interested in conducting meta-analysis, and addresses both new beginners and those with more experience in meta-analysis. Course holders are Professor Therese Pigott (Loyola University, Chicago) and Professor Arild Bj�rndal, University of Oslo.

Where: Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Oslo
When: May 9-10,2011; 09.00-15.00
Language: English
Cost: Participation in the workshop is free of charge. Participants must cover their own travel and accommodation costs.
Note: There is a limited nr of places!

The workshop is aimed at researchers who are �

interested in learning about the purpose and rationale of systematic reviews, effect measurement and quantitative social research
interested in undertaking a systematic review
completing a Campbell-style systematic review

The training focuses on both lecture and small group work, including a trial literature search and a meta-analysis. Individuals will have the opportunity to work with the details of their own review question.

Experienced trainers will be available to give practical and individual advice.

Trainers: Therese Pigott (Loyola University Chicago, USA) and Arild Bj�rndal (University of Oslo).

The objective is �

To improve general knowledge of quantitative social research, effect-measurement, and systematic reviews
To give a picture of new trends in this area (e. g. the debate on synthesizing qualitative studies)
To improve knowledge of tools and resources for conducting a systematic review
To give first hand experience of using such tools and resources
To increase participants� ability to find, evaluate and synthesize data from primary studies
To give a grounding in meta-analysis
To develop topical issues as structured questions for research on effectiveness
To introduce the Campbell Collaboration and its activities
To encourage registration of research projects with the Campbell Collaboration

The program will address issues such as:

Why conduct a systematic review?
How does one identify and structure a research topic?
How can one find relevant research literature?
How can one address the question of effectiveness or measure program effectiveness?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of different study designs in identifying causal links between an intervention and an outcome?

How to conduct meta-analysis? Documents