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What is the most appropriate model to use in a meta-analysis with a moderate or high level of heterogeneity?
What is the most appropriate model to use in a meta-analysis with a moderate or high level of heterogeneity?
- Mixed effect model
- Fixed effect model
- Random effect model (correct)
- Bayesian model
Why is it better to present conservative results in meta-analyses?
Why is it better to present conservative results in meta-analyses?
- To demonstrate consistency between studies
- To account for variability within each experiment
- To showcase diverse methodologies
- Since many trials have different methodologies and patient populations (correct)
How can you determine consistency between studies in a meta-analysis?
How can you determine consistency between studies in a meta-analysis?
- By assessing the width of the overall pooled effect size
- By measuring the heterogeneity within each study
- By observing if confidence intervals overlap
- By evaluating if the studies fall on the same side of the line of no effect (correct)
What does it indicate if confidence intervals do not overlap in a meta-analysis?
What does it indicate if confidence intervals do not overlap in a meta-analysis?
What does a larger confidence interval in a trial suggest in a meta-analysis?
What does a larger confidence interval in a trial suggest in a meta-analysis?
If the lines of confidence intervals do not overlap by at least 1/3 in a meta-analysis, what does it suggest?
If the lines of confidence intervals do not overlap by at least 1/3 in a meta-analysis, what does it suggest?
What does high heterogeneity in a meta-analysis suggest?
What does high heterogeneity in a meta-analysis suggest?
In meta-analysis, what does a mild heterogeneity percentage typically indicate?
In meta-analysis, what does a mild heterogeneity percentage typically indicate?
How is heterogeneity described in the context of meta-analysis?
How is heterogeneity described in the context of meta-analysis?
What does it mean if the confidence interval and diamond do not cross the line of no effect in a forest plot?
What does it mean if the confidence interval and diamond do not cross the line of no effect in a forest plot?
Why is high heterogeneity a concern in meta-analysis?
Why is high heterogeneity a concern in meta-analysis?
What should researchers consider if they encounter over 70% heterogeneity in a meta-analysis?
What should researchers consider if they encounter over 70% heterogeneity in a meta-analysis?
What does the I2 statistic measure in a meta-analysis?
What does the I2 statistic measure in a meta-analysis?
If the I2 value is greater than 50%, what might this suggest about the studies in a meta-analysis?
If the I2 value is greater than 50%, what might this suggest about the studies in a meta-analysis?
What is a key factor that affects the validity of meta-analysis results?
What is a key factor that affects the validity of meta-analysis results?
Which model assumes all studies in a meta-analysis estimate the same quantity?
Which model assumes all studies in a meta-analysis estimate the same quantity?
In a meta-analysis, what does the random effect model take into account that differs from the fixed effect model?
In a meta-analysis, what does the random effect model take into account that differs from the fixed effect model?
When can the fixed effect model be appropriately used in a meta-analysis?
When can the fixed effect model be appropriately used in a meta-analysis?
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