Comparison of commonly used methods in random effects meta-analysis: application to preclinical data in drug discovery research
Background Meta-analysis of preclinical data is used to evaluate the consistency of findings and to inform the design and conduct of future studies. Unlike clinical meta-analysis, preclinical data often involve many heterogeneous studies reporting outcomes from a small number of animals. Here, we re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2021-07-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open Science |
| Online Access: | https://openscience.bmj.com/content/5/1/e100074.full |