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Recommendations for examining and interpreting funnel plot asymmetry in meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials.
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BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition) . 8/6/2011, Vol. 343 Issue 7818, p302-307. 6p. 2 Charts, 3 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Funnel plots, and tests for funnel plot symmetry, have been widely used to examine bias in the results of meta-analyses. Funnel plot asymmetry should not be equated with publication bias, because it has a number of other possible causes. This article describes how to interpret funnel plot asymmetry, recommends appropriate tests, and explains the implications for choice of meta-analysis model [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17592151
- Volume :
- 343
- Issue :
- 7818
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65433311
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d4002