The effects of the choice of meta analysis model on the overall estimates for continuous data with missing standard deviations

Abstract— The choice between the fixed and random effects model for providing an overall meta analysis estimate in continuous data may affect the accuracy of these estimates. For studies with complete information, the Cochrane’s Q-test could provide some guide on the choice, although the power o...

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Main Authors: Nik Ruzni, Nik Idris, Sarudin, Norraida
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/5113/1/ICKD2010.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/5113/
http://www.computer.org/portal/web/csdl/doi/10.1109/ICCEA.2010.265
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