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Meta-Analysis with R

By James R. Carpenter , Guido Schwarzer , Gerta Rücker (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Year
2015
ISBN
978-3-319-21415-3, 978-3-319-21416-0
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-21416-0
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4076607 bytes)
Series
Use R!
Edition
1
Pages
XII, 252\256
Time added
2015-11-25 16:51:03
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Description

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to performing meta-analysis using the statistical software R. It is intended for quantitative researchers and students in the medical and social sciences who wish to learn how to perform meta-analysis with R. As such, the book introduces the key concepts and models used in meta-analysis. It also includes chapters on the following advanced topics: publication bias and small study effects; missing data; multivariate meta-analysis, network meta-analysis; and meta-analysis of diagnostic studies.

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