- Framework of problems / Comprehensive
- Poor consideration of publication bias
- The appropriateness of asymmetry tests for publication bias in meta-analyses: a large survey
Ref ID | 649 |
First Author | J. P. Ioannidis |
Journal | CMAJ |
Year Of Publishing | 2007 |
URL | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1839799/pdf/20070410s00015p1091.pdf |
Keywords |
Publication bias General medical |
Problem(s) |
Poor consideration of publication bias |
Number of systematic reviews included | 464 |
Summary of Findings | In most meta-analyses, the application of funnel-plot asymmetry tests to detect publication bias is inappropriate or not meaningful. |
Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | No |
Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | Yes |