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Combining studies in meta-analysis. Combining studies in meta-analysis uses a weighting model. The two most used are the fixed effect model and the random effects model.
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Evidence Based Medicine pills
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Evidence Based Medicine pills
Category Critical appraisal
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Heterogeneity in meta-analysis. The study of heterogeneity in meta-analysis is an essential part of its elaboration. Available methods are described.
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Critical appraisal of etiology/harm studies. The critical appraisal of studies on etiology/harm is reviewed, assessing the validity, clinical relevance and applicability of the results.
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EQUATOR Network. EQUATOR Network includes a series of statements or directives that different epidemiological designs must comply with.
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Association measures. The measures of association are described and how it is preferable to use absolute measures of impact over relative ones.