Meta-analysis in medical research the handbook for the understanding and practice of meta-analysis

• Main Author: Leandro, Gioacchino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Malden, Mass. BMJ Books/Blackwell Pub., 2005
• Subjects: Biomedical Research > methods; Meta-Analysis as Topic; Bias; Publication Bias
• Online Access: Click Here to View Status and Holdings.
• Physical Description: xii, 98 pages illustrations 25 cm. 1 compact disk
• Format: System requirements for CD-ROM: Intel Pentium II or faster processor with 450 MHz (or equivalent), browser Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (6.0 or higher recommended), Firefox 1.0.2 or higher, Acrobat
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 87) and index
• ISBN: 9781405127332; 1405127333

This book is a joint package of a practical manual on how to undertake meta-analysis in medicine together with an accompanying CD-ROM. This provides individuals with access to meta-analysis software and the instructions and guidance on how to undertake them. The software package contains a computer program 'Metanalysis' which performs statistical analyses for the meta-analysis. It has some unique features currently not available in other meta-analysis software packages: * ability to import graphics into Word, PowerPoint etc * Galbraith's plots * cumulative meta-analysis * number needed to treat * publication bias assessment The graphics generated by the software are in a format compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint. Click here to view sample graphics. Order your copy online today!