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What is the primary purpose of a funnel plot in meta-analysis?
What is the primary purpose of a funnel plot in meta-analysis?
- To identify factors that can explain heterogeneity
- To evaluate the impact of study quality on results
- To derive a summary estimate of the effect size
- To assess heterogeneity and/or reporting bias (correct)
What type of bias occurs when significant studies are more likely to be published?
What type of bias occurs when significant studies are more likely to be published?
- Selective outcome reporting
- Heterogeneity
- Selective analysis reporting
- Publication bias (correct)
What is the term used to describe the percentage of studies that are expected to lie within a certain region of a funnel plot?
What is the term used to describe the percentage of studies that are expected to lie within a certain region of a funnel plot?
- Precision
- Heterogeneity
- Asymmetry
- Triangular region (correct)
What is the purpose of evaluating the impact of study quality on results in meta-analysis?
What is the purpose of evaluating the impact of study quality on results in meta-analysis?
What is the term used to describe the scattering of dots in a funnel plot?
What is the term used to describe the scattering of dots in a funnel plot?
What is the purpose of identifying factors that can explain heterogeneity in meta-analysis?
What is the purpose of identifying factors that can explain heterogeneity in meta-analysis?
What is the rule of thumb for assessing asymmetry in a funnel plot?
What is the rule of thumb for assessing asymmetry in a funnel plot?
What is the term used to describe the process of fishing for significant results by trying several analyses?
What is the term used to describe the process of fishing for significant results by trying several analyses?
What is the purpose of checking for heterogeneity in meta-analysis?
What is the purpose of checking for heterogeneity in meta-analysis?
What is the purpose of formulating a structured question in evidence-based medicine?
What is the purpose of formulating a structured question in evidence-based medicine?
