Bayesian Meta-AnalysisBayesian Evidence Synthesis, Bayesian Pooling
An approach combining evidence across studies using Bayesian methods, formally incorporating prior information to produce a posterior effect estimate distribution.
Evidence Synthesis
Terms for finding, appraising and pooling research evidence, including systematic review and network meta-analysis.
- Topic: Evidence Synthesis
- 38 terms
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Between-Study HeterogeneityStudy Heterogeneity, Inter-Study Variation
Between-study heterogeneity is variation in the underlying effects or parameters across studies beyond the variation expected from within-study sampling error.
Certainty of EvidenceEvidence Certainty, Confidence in Evidence
A judgement, made using a structured framework such as GRADE, about how confident decision-makers can be that an estimated effect reflects the truth.
CochraneSystematic Review Organisation, Evidence Review Body
An international organisation producing systematic reviews of healthcare interventions to a standardised, rigorous methodology, widely regarded as a leading evidence source.
Critical AppraisalStudy Appraisal, Evidence Critical Review
The systematic process of carefully and objectively assessing a research study's trustworthiness, relevance, and results before using it to inform a decision.
Data ExtractionEvidence Extraction, Study Data Coding
The systematic process of identifying and recording specific information from studies included in a systematic review, such as sample sizes.
Direct EvidenceWithin-Trial Comparative Evidence, Direct Trial Evidence
Within network meta-analysis, evidence comparing two treatments from trials in which those treatments were directly compared, unlike indirect evidence.
Egger TestEgger Regression Test, Funnel-Plot Asymmetry Test
A statistical test for funnel plot asymmetry, and by extension potential publication bias, using regression of effect estimates against standard errors.