systematic review
nounUK /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk rɪˈvjuː/
US /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk rɪˈvjuː/
A careful study that gathers and checks many research papers to answer one question.
The doctors did a systematic review to see if the new medicine really helps children.
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2. A formal method of collecting and judging all the studies on a topic using clear rules.
Her thesis was a systematic review of studies on sleep and memory.
3. A written report that sums up what many separate studies found about a subject.
The systematic review concluded that exercise reduces stress.
4. A planned, step-by-step check of existing information to guide decisions.
The team used a systematic review to choose the best teaching method.