Meta-analysis in Medical Research: The handbook for the understanding and practice of meta-analysis
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (787 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1405127333 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 110 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book is a joint package of a practical manual on how to undertake meta-analysis in medicine together with an accompanying CD-ROM. The software package contains a computer program 'Metanalysis' which performs statistical analyses for the meta-analysis. This provides individuals with access to meta-analysis software and the instructions and guidance on how to undertake them. It has some unique features currently not available in other meta-analysis software packages:ability to import graphics into Word, PowerPoint etcGalbraith's plotscumulative meta-analysisnumber needed to treatpublication bias assessmentThe graphics generated by the software are in a format compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint.Click here to view sample graphics.Order your copy online today!
A useless book. This book is totally useless.This book is short, 98 pages in total, approximately 50% are computer screen-saver pictures and tables, devided in 7 chapters. The first 6 chapters talk about the basics of metaanalysis, which is really very very basic. The last chapter explains how to use a computer program of meta-analysis, provided on a CD as part of the book.This program is useless.This program cannot be installed on Vista or Win-7. So I installed on a Win-XP computer.This program allows you to enter information of publicaton year, publication journal, the arthor, type of application (full paper vs abstract), ran. Matk said very good. It is very good for beginners, to understand the methodology of meta-analysis. It is easy to understand.
In addition, it will be a useful book for any health sciences library."- Journal of Applied Statistics, Vol. 6, Jul 06"The main selling point has to be the meta-analysis program supplied on CDThe program itself is easy to install and runRecommend this handbook to those wanting a quick entry into the world of meta-analysis."- gutj, Jun 07.. "The book's real selling point is the Metanalysis program which can use odds ratios and absolute risk differencesThere are nine different options for plotting graphs, and the program produces very neat Galbraith plots which can be difficult to create elsewherePeople wanting to use an easy program for meta-analysis or to revise the met