Course

An Introduction to Meta-Analysis

Ended Nov 12, 2019
2 credits

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Full course description

Term: Fall 2019
Date: November 12th, 2019
Time: 11:00am -12:30pm
Location: Torgersen 1120
Instructor: David Higdon, Sally C. Morton
Presented By: .Statistical Applications & Innovations Group (SAIG)
Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/3625663140

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Description:

This presentation will provide an overview of meta-analysis. I will address the definitions of meta-analysis and systematic review, the motivation for doing a meta-analysis, and the general principles in undertaking one. I will also discuss treatment effect estimates; data extraction; heterogeneity; fixed and random effects models; forest plots; and reporting bias. I will briefly review standards, checklists and guidelines. The objective is for an attendee to be an informed reader of meta-analyses and prepared to delve deeper into meta-analytic methodology if desired.