Wong, Li Ping and Ab Sallam, Atiya and Chan, Edwin Shih Yen and Lang, Chim Choy (2000) Introduction of meta-analysis: What, why and who. Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC), 5 (2). pp. 78-84. ISSN 1823-7339,
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Meta-analysis is a method of review that summarises the results of previous research of the same particular issue in a systematic and quantitative way. A meta-analysis that properly combines results from different studies will average out differences caused by random variation and produce a more precise estimate of the true effect. It may also detect and investigate heterogeneity among studies thus providing a deeper understanding of clinical dilemmas and guidance on resolving them.in this way a meta-analysis will be a better guide to practice than an individual study. Meta-analysis also has its limitations as it is largely dependent on the quality of published data and requires careful planning and execution of a valid protocol, together with cautious interpretation of the results.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Additional Information: | DH |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Quantitative review; critical appraisal; overall effect; publication bias |
| Subjects: | R Medicine |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Mr Jasny Razali |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Jul 2020 02:23 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Jul 2020 02:23 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/24523 |
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