Meta-analysis models relaxing the random effects normality assumption: methodological systematic review and simulation study
放松随机效应正态假设的Meta分析模型:系统综述与模拟
Random effects meta-analysis is widely used for synthesizing studies under the assumption that underlying effects come from a normal distribution. However, under certain conditions the use of alternative distributions might be more appropriate. We conducted a systematic review to identify articles introducing alternative meta-analysis models assuming non-normal between-study distributions. We identified 27 eligible articles suggesting 24 alternative meta-analysis models…