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To provide Co-ordinating and Managing Editors of Cochrane Review Groups and review authors with an overview of common statistical errors in systematic reviews, what to look for, and how to spot them.
Description:
In this workshop we will cover statistical and interpretational errors that commonly occur in systematic reviews. Topics covered will include issues surrounding outcomes, meta-analytic models (fixed effect versus random effects), non-standard designs, risk of bias, selective reporting, and interpretation of results. Suggestions of how potential errors may be detected will be provided along with examples. We will also discuss how some errors may be avoided through consideration of the issues when developing review protocols. The workshop will include a mix of taught content and discussion.
To provide Co-ordinating and Managing Editors of Cochrane Review Groups and review authors with an overview of common statistical errors in systematic reviews, what to look for, and how to spot them.
Description:
In this workshop we will cover statistical and interpretational errors that commonly occur in systematic reviews. Topics covered will include issues surrounding outcomes, meta-analytic models (fixed effect versus random effects), non-standard designs, risk of bias, selective reporting, and interpretation of results. Suggestions of how potential errors may be detected will be provided along with examples. We will also discuss how some errors may be avoided through consideration of the issues when developing review protocols. The workshop will include a mix of taught content and discussion.