- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity
- Misleading funnel plot for detection of bias in meta-analysis
| Ref ID | 340 |
| First Author | J.-L. Tang |
| Journal | JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY |
| Year Of Publishing | 2000 |
| URL | https://www.jclinepi.com/article/S0895-4356(99)00204-8/fulltext |
| Keywords |
Cochrane Publication bias Heterogeneity General medical |
| Problem(s) |
Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 198 |
| Summary of Findings | 61.6% of meta-analyses consistently showed a symmetrical funnel plot. The funnel plots differed when different definitions of precision and/or effect measures were used. The plot became symmetrical in 86.0% of the 43 meta-analyses when a different definition of precision and/or effect measure were used. |
| Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | Not Applicable |
| Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | No |