Tau-SquaredHeterogeneity Variance, Between-Study Variance
A statistical parameter representing the estimated variance of the true treatment effect across studies in a random effects meta-analysis.
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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Transitivity
A key network meta-analysis assumption that treatments compared indirectly are similar enough in relevant characteristics for the comparison to be valid.
Treatment Network
The complete set of treatments and connecting trials forming the basis for a network meta-analysis, typically shown as nodes and connecting lines.
Treatment Ranking
The ordering of treatments in a network meta-analysis by estimated relative effectiveness, often summarised using measures such as SUCRA or P-scores.
Trim And FillTrim-and-Fill Method, Duval-Tweedie Method
A method detecting and adjusting for potential publication bias by imputing hypothetical missing studies that would restore funnel plot symmetry.
Umbrella ReviewReview of Reviews, Overview of Reviews
A systematic review summarising evidence from multiple existing systematic reviews addressing related questions, rather than synthesising individual primary studies.