Abstract

Meta-analysis is a statistical approach used to synthesize research findings from multiple studies on a specific topic, providing a higher statistical power and a more precise estimate of effect size than any individual study. With the increasing emphasis on evidence-based practices, meta-analysis has become indispensable across disciplines. This article provides an in-depth comparative overview of various software platforms used for meta-analysis, including Jamovi, R (metafor and meta packages), SPSS, RevMan, STATA, and Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA). Each software is described in terms of functionality, ease of use, strengths, limitations, with illustrative examples and references.

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