September 4, 2003

Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses

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Paper from the BMJ by Higgins J. P. T. et al Reviews have recently started including the quantity I 2 to help readers assess the of the results of studies in meta-analyses. What does this new quantity mean, and why is of heterogeneity so important to clinical practice?

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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/690d57032a906175c9a044e0 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.327.7414.557

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Julian P. T. Higgins

Simon G. Thompson

Jonathan J Deeks

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BMJ

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University of Cambridge

Cancer Research UK

MRC Biostatistics Unit

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