This book is a joint package of a practical manual on how to undertake meta-analysis in medicine together with an accompanying CD-ROM. This provides individuals with access to meta-analysis software and the instructions and guidance on how to undertake them. The software package contains a computer program 'Metanalysis' which performs statistical analyses for the meta-analysis. It has some unique features currently not available in other meta-analysis software packages: * ability to import graphics into Word, PowerPoint etc * Galbraith's plots * cumulative meta-analysis * number needed to treat * publication bias assessment The graphics generated by the software are in a format compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint. Click here to view sample graphics. Order your copy online today!
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Foreward. Preface. Introduction. How to plan a meta-analysis. Bias in the meta-analytical approach. Statistical procedures. Working procedures. How to read, evaluate and present a meta-analysis. How to use the program. References. Glossary. Index. The book is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing a software program called 'Metanalysis' which allows the user to undertake meta-analysis themselves and produce statistical plots in a format compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint.
