Meta-analysis: Neither quick nor easy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Meta-analysis is often considered to be a simple way to summarize the existing literature. In this paper we describe how a meta-analysis resembles a conventional study, requiring a written protocol with design elements that parallel...

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Main Authors: Parker Robert A, Berman Nancy G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/2/10