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Meta-analysis by random effect modelling in generalized linear models

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: The meta-analysis of multi-centre trials can be based on either fixed or random effect models. This paper argues for the general use of random effect models, and illustrates the value of non-parametric maximum likelihood (NPML) analysis of such trials. The same general approach unifies administrative 'league table' analyses in epidemiological and other studies. Several examples of the NPML analysis are given, including a 70-centre trial.

Source: Statistics in Medicine

DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0258(19990915/30)18:17/18<2343::aid-sim260>3.0.co;2-3

Author: Murray Aitkin

Institution: Newcastle University

Language: English

Topic: Meta-analysis and systematic reviews

Subfield: Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2127125232

FWCI: 1.223

Cites: 25

Cited by: 51

Related to: 10