Recommendations for examining and interpreting funnel plot asymmetry in meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials
Bmj, 2011•bmj.com
Funnel plots, and tests for funnel plot asymmetry, have been widely used to examine bias in
the results of meta-analyses. Funnel plot asymmetry should not be equated with publication
bias, because it has a number of other possible causes. This article describes how to
interpret funnel plot asymmetry, recommends appropriate tests, and explains the
implications for choice of meta-analysis model
the results of meta-analyses. Funnel plot asymmetry should not be equated with publication
bias, because it has a number of other possible causes. This article describes how to
interpret funnel plot asymmetry, recommends appropriate tests, and explains the
implications for choice of meta-analysis model
Funnel plots, and tests for funnel plot asymmetry, have been widely used to examine bias in the results of meta-analyses. Funnel plot asymmetry should not be equated with publication bias, because it has a number of other possible causes. This article describes how to interpret funnel plot asymmetry, recommends appropriate tests, and explains the implications for choice of meta-analysis model
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