Meta Analysis

Meta Analysis
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282
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9780470985533
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Книги издательства Willey

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Studies based on small sample sizes often suffer from low power in detecting effects of interest, but this can be overcome by a meta analysis: the combination and analysis of results from a number of studies. This procedure allows for a more accurate estimation of effects, while taking into account differences between study conditions. In Meta Analysis the results from different studies are transformed to a common calibration scale, where it is simpler to combine and interpret them. This unique approach, developed by the authors, is applicable to many study designs and conditions, and also leads to a deeper understanding of statistical evidence. The book is presented in two parts: Part 1 illustrates the methods required to combine and interpret statistical evidence, while Part 2 provides the motivation, theory and simulation experiments which justify the methods. The book: Provides a user–friendly guide for readers wishing to combine evidence from different...

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