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psychbull-topic-selection

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Use when deciding whether a question is review-worthy and meta-analyzable for Psychological Bulletin and which synthesis type fits (meta-analysis, systematic review, meta-review/meta-synthesis, qualitative review). Tests fit for an APA research-synthesis flagship; it does not write the review.

When to use

• deciding if a question fits Psychological Bulletin
• choosing between meta-analysis, systematic review, or qualitative review
• testing if a topic is too narrow or already reviewed
• scoping the question with PICO-style structure
• screening fit as a referee would apply it

When not to use

• writing the review
• drafting content
• reporting new data
• pure theory
• primary studies

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