Meta-analysis, complexity, and heterogeneity: a qualitative interview study of researchers’ methodological values and practices

Meta-analysis, complexity, and heterogeneity: a qualitative interview study of researchers’ methodological values and practices

Abstract Background Complex or heterogeneous data pose challenges for systematic review and meta-analysis. In recent years, a number of new methods have been developed to meet these challenges. This qualitative interview study aimed to understand researchers’ understanding of complexity and heteroge...

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Main Authors: Theo Lorenc, Lambert Felix, Mark Petticrew, G J Melendez-Torres, James Thomas, Sian Thomas, Alison O’Mara-Eves, Michelle Richardson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Complexity
Heterogeneity
Meta-analysis
Qualitative research
Systematic review methodology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-016-0366-6

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