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A Very Brief Introduction to Meta-Analysis Methods and R Programs for Data Synthesis

10/19/2022

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Meta-analysis is a statistical method used to synthesize and analyze the results of multiple studies on a particular topic. It allows researchers to combine the results of multiple studies and draw more robust conclusions about the relationship between variables, or the effectiveness of a particular treatment or intervention.

There are several steps involved in conducting a meta-analysis. First, the researcher must identify relevant studies that meet certain inclusion criteria. Then, the researcher must extract the relevant data from each study and calculate a summary statistic, such as an effect size. The next step is to combine these effect sizes using a statistical model. Finally, the researcher must interpret the results and draw conclusions based on the data.

R is a programming language and software environment commonly used in statistical analysis and data visualization. There are several R programs that can be used to conduct meta-analyses, including MAd and compute.es.

MAd is an R package that provides a variety of tools for conducting meta-analyses. It allows users to perform a wide range of analyses, including random-effects models and mixed-effects models. MAd also provides functions for visualizing the results of a meta-analysis, including forest plots and funnel plots.

compute.es is another R package that can be used for meta-analysis. It allows users to easily calculate various effect sizes, including standardized mean differences and odds ratios. 
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In summary, meta-analysis methods are statistical techniques used to combine and analyze the results of multiple studies on a particular topic. R programs such as MAd and compute.es provide a range of tools for conducting meta-analyses and visualizing the results. These tools are useful for researchers who want to draw more robust conclusions from their data and gain a better understanding of the relationships between variables.

​Here are short links for the MAd and compute.es R packages:
  • ​MAd: https://bit.ly/3s3sJLl
  • compute.es: https://bit.ly/3pDVYbN​

Both of these packages can be installed from CRAN (the Comprehensive R Archive Network) using the following commands:
  • MAd: install.packages("MAd")
  • compute.es: install.packages("compute.es")​

Once installed, these packages can be loaded into an R session using the library function:

library(MAd)
library(compute.es)

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