Higgins, Julian P. T., Thompson, Simon G., Deeks, Jonathan J. and Altman, Douglas G. (2003) Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses [journal article as teaching resource, deposited by John Flynn]. British Medical Journal, 327 . pp. 557-560.
Full content URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.327.7414.557
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Abstract
Paper from the BMJ by Higgins J. P. T. et al
Cochrane Reviews have recently started including the quantity I 2 to help readers assess the
consistency of the results of studies in meta-analyses. What does this new quantity mean, and why is
assessment of heterogeneity so important to clinical practice?
| Additional Information: | Paper from the BMJ by Higgins J. P. T. et al Cochrane Reviews have recently started including the quantity I 2 to help readers assess the consistency of the results of studies in meta-analyses. What does this new quantity mean, and why is assessment of heterogeneity so important to clinical practice? |
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| Keywords: | Meta Analysis, Inconsistency |
| Subjects: | G Mathematical and Computer Sciences > G311 Medical Statistics G Mathematical and Computer Sciences > G310 Applied Statistics |
| Divisions: | College of Social Science > School of Health & Social Care |
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| ID Code: | 1932 |
| Deposited On: | 07 Jul 2009 15:10 |
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