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Review
. 1995 Jan;48(1):133-46; discussion 147.
doi: 10.1016/0895-4356(94)00136-e.

Statistical and theoretical considerations in meta-analysis

I Olkin  1
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Review

Statistical and theoretical considerations in meta-analysis

I Olkin. J Clin Epidemiol. 1995 Jan.
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Abstract

An historical perspective of statistical methods for combining the results of independent studies is provided. The information explosion subsequent to 1950 has been a critical factor in the development of the field. An example of a meta-analysis is used to illustrate all alternative analyses that should be considered for conducting a meta-analytic study.

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