Common statistical errors in systematic reviews: A tutorial

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Autores principales: Afroditi Kanellopoulou, Kerry Dwan, Rachel Richardson
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author Afroditi Kanellopoulou
Kerry Dwan
Rachel Richardson
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contents Common statistical errors in systematic reviews: A tutorial Afroditi Kanellopoulou Kerry Dwan Rachel Richardson Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods Abstract The aim of this article is to present the most common statistical errors in meta‐analyses included in systematic reviews; these are confusing standard deviation and standard error, using heterogeneity estimators for choosing between a common‐effect and random‐effects model, improper handling of multiarm trials, and unnecessary and misinterpreted subgroup analyses. We introduce some useful terminology and explain what authors can do to avoid these errors and how peer reviewers can spot them. We have also developed a micro‐learning module to provide practical hands‐on tutorial. 10.1002/cesm.70013 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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spellingShingle Common statistical errors in systematic reviews: A tutorial
Afroditi Kanellopoulou
Kerry Dwan
Rachel Richardson
Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods
Common statistical errors in systematic reviews: A tutorial Afroditi Kanellopoulou Kerry Dwan Rachel Richardson Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods Abstract The aim of this article is to present the most common statistical errors in meta‐analyses included in systematic reviews; these are confusing standard deviation and standard error, using heterogeneity estimators for choosing between a common‐effect and random‐effects model, improper handling of multiarm trials, and unnecessary and misinterpreted subgroup analyses. We introduce some useful terminology and explain what authors can do to avoid these errors and how peer reviewers can spot them. We have also developed a micro‐learning module to provide practical hands‐on tutorial. 10.1002/cesm.70013 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
title Common statistical errors in systematic reviews: A tutorial
topic Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods
url https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cesm.70013