Sample interview questions: Can you explain the process of conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis in epidemiology?
Sample answer:
Conducting a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Identify the Research Question: Clearly define the specific question to be addressed by the review.
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Literature Search: Use comprehensive search strategies to identify all relevant studies in databases such as PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science.
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Study Selection: Establish inclusion and exclusion criteria to screen studies for relevance and quality. Two independent reviewers typically evaluate studies for eligibility.
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Data Extraction: Extract relevant data from eligible studies, including study characteristics, exposure, outcomes, and effect estimates.
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Risk of Bias Assessment: Evaluate the methodological quality of each study using standardized criteria to assess risk of bias.