Recommendations for examining and interpreting funnel plot asymmetry in meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials
Abstract
Funnel plots, and tests for funnel plot asymmetry, have been widely used to examine bias in the results of meta-analyses. Funnel plot asymmetry should not be equated with publication bias, because it has a number of other possible causes. This article describes how to interpret funnel plot asymmetry, recommends appropriate tests, and explains the implications for choice of meta-analysis...
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Title
Recommendations for examining and interpreting funnel plot asymmetry in meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials
Published Date
Jul 22, 2011
Journal
Volume
343
Issue
jul22 1
Pages
d4002 - d4002
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