Frequency of data extraction errors and methods to increase data extraction quality: a methodological review

Abstract Background Our objective was to assess the frequency of data extraction errors and its potential impact on results in systematic reviews. Furthermore, we evaluated the effect of different extraction methods, reviewer characteristics and reviewer training on error rates and results. Methods...

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Main Authors: Tim Mathes, Pauline Klaßen, Dawid Pieper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-017-0431-4