Meta-analysis of randomized trials: looking back and looking ahead.
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Summary
The value and limitations of meta-analyses are explored and ways of improving their conduct and interpretation are suggested.
- Type
- review
- Published
- 1997-12-01
- Cited by
- 32
- References
- 23
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Keywords
Meta-analysis, Protocol (science), Randomized controlled trial, Interpretation (philosophy), Computer science
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