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By Hannah R. Rothstein,Alexander J. Sutton,Michael Borenstein

ISBN-10: 0470870141

ISBN-13: 9780470870143

booklet bias is the tendency to determine to post a examine in line with the result of the examine, instead of at the foundation of its theoretical or methodological caliber. it may come up from selective e-book of favorable effects, or of statistically major effects. This threatens the validity of conclusions drawn from studies of released medical learn.

Meta-analysis is now utilized in quite a few clinical disciplines, summarizing quantitative proof from a number of reviews. If the literature being synthesised has been tormented by ebook bias, this in flip biases the meta-analytic effects, almost certainly generating overstated conclusions. Publication Bias in Meta-Analysis examines the differing kinds of ebook bias, and offers the tools for estimating and decreasing book bias, or doing away with it altogether.

Written through best specialists, adopting a realistic and multidisciplinary approach.

Provides complete assurance of the subject including:

  • Different varieties of booklet bias,
  • Mechanisms that can set off them,
  • Empirical proof for his or her existence,
  • Statistical the right way to deal with them,
  • Ways during which they are often avoided.
  • Features labored examples and customary info units throughout.
  • Explains and compares all to be had software program used for analysing and lowering book bias.
  • Accompanied by means of an internet site that includes software program, facts units and extra material.

Publication Bias in Meta-Analysis adopts an inter-disciplinary method and should make an exceptional reference quantity for any researchers and graduate scholars who behavior systematic reports or meta-analyses. collage and scientific libraries, in addition to pharmaceutical businesses and executive regulatory businesses, also will locate this invaluable.

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