Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
E
- Egger Test
- A statistical test for funnel plot asymmetry, and by extension potential publication bias, using regression of effect estimates against standard errors.
F
- Funnel Plot
- A scatter plot assessing potential publication bias by plotting each study's effect estimate against its precision, expecting symmetry if unbiased.
- Funnel Plot Analysis
- The formal examination of a funnel plot's symmetry, often with a statistical test such as Egger's, to assess likely publication bias.
T
- Trim And Fill
- A method detecting and adjusting for potential publication bias by imputing hypothetical missing studies that would restore funnel plot symmetry.