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.
Author: Guido Schwarzer,James R. Carpenter,Gerta Rücker
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publish Date: 2015-10-16
Edition: 1st ed. 2015
ISBN: 3319214152
ISBN 13: 9783319214153
Dimension: Length: 6.1 inches, Width: 0.62 inches, Height: 9.25 inches
Weight: Weight: 8.91549387528 pounds
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 252
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.
Author: Guido Schwarzer,James R. Carpenter,Gerta Rücker
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publish Date: 2015-10-16
Edition: 1st ed. 2015
ISBN: 3319214152
ISBN 13: 9783319214153
Dimension: Length: 6.1 inches, Width: 0.62 inches, Height: 9.25 inches
Weight: Weight: 8.91549387528 pounds
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 252