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What does the first funnel plot indicate about publication bias?
What does the first funnel plot indicate about publication bias?
- There is a large publication bias.
- There is a slight positive bias present.
- There is a negative bias affecting the results.
- There is no publication bias. (correct)
How are study points distributed in the second funnel plot?
How are study points distributed in the second funnel plot?
- They all fall in the lower left quadrant.
- They form a straight line.
- They are scattered randomly.
- They cluster toward larger effect sizes. (correct)
What is a characteristic of the third funnel plot in relation to bias?
What is a characteristic of the third funnel plot in relation to bias?
- There is evidence of publication bias. (correct)
- All studies show no effect.
- Points are concentrated in the lower left quadrant.
- There is no clustering of points.
What effect size is represented in the first funnel plot?
What effect size is represented in the first funnel plot?
What does a symmetrical distribution of points in a funnel plot typically indicate?
What does a symmetrical distribution of points in a funnel plot typically indicate?
Flashcards
Funnel plot
Funnel plot
A visual representation of the relationship between effect size and sample size in a meta-analysis.
Funnel plot with no publication bias
Funnel plot with no publication bias
A funnel plot where studies are evenly distributed across the effect size range, forming a symmetrical funnel shape.
Funnel Plot with positive effect and no publication bias
Funnel Plot with positive effect and no publication bias
A funnel plot where studies tend to cluster towards larger effect sizes as sample size increases, showing a positive effect.
Funnel Plot with publication bias
Funnel Plot with publication bias
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Publication bias
Publication bias
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