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:
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