Developing and validating new theories in gifted education is often limited by two factors: imprecise measurement and small numbers of subjects. The author asserts that the meta-analysis procedure offers gifted educators and researchers an opportunity to overcome these obstacles. He reviews the technique, responds to critiques of meta-analysis, and presents current research employing this procedure.
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