Meta-Analysis with R

By Guido SchwarzerJames R. CarpenterGerta Rucker, et al.

Book Overview

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to performing meta-analysis using the statistical software R. It is intended for quantitative researchers and students in the medical and social sciences who wish to learn how to perform meta-analysis with R. As such, the book introduces the key concepts and models used in meta-analysis. It also includes chapters on the following advanced topics: publication bias and small study effects; missing data; multivariate meta-analysis, network meta-analysis; and meta-analysis of diagnostic studies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319214152
• ISBN13: 9783319214153
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 3.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"