Introduction to Meta-Analysis

Date:

26/04/2024

Organised by:

University of Liverpool

Presenter:

Dr Sarah Donegan

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

cmshe@liv.ac.uk

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Venue: Online

Description:

This workshop will introduce the basic principles of combining binary or continuous outcomes from randomised controlled trials using the statistical technique of meta-analysis. Investigating heterogeneity and the potential impact of publication bias will be discussed. The practicalities involved such as extracting data and interpreting meta-analysis will be explored in small group sessions.

 

What will delegates learn?
By the end of this course delegates will have an understanding of:

  • Have an appreciation of different treatment effect measures and methods of meta-analysis
  • Have an understanding of the concepts of clinical and statistical heterogeneity
  • Be aware of issues when extracting different types of data for meta-analysis
  • Have an understanding of how to undertake and interpret meta-analysis

 

What does the course cover?

  • Introduction to Meta-Analysis
  • Meta-Analysis of Binary Data
  • Meta-Analysis of Continuous Data
  • Extracting data for meta-analysis
  • Heterogeneity
  • Interpreting meta-analysis
  • Publication Bias & further issues

Cost:

1-day Course Price: £100 for external applicants, £50 for UoL/LSTM Staff, £25 for UoL/LSTM Students.

Website and registration:

Region:

North West

Keywords:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, Data Collection, Data Quality and Data Management , Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis, Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination, Meta-Data , Meta-Analysis

Related publications and presentations:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs
Data Collection
Data Quality and Data Management
Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis
Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination

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