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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2 terms

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.