Meta‐analysis for Dermatologists
- 1 April 1990
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Dermatology
- Vol. 29 (3) , 229-231
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4362.1990.tb03811.x
Abstract
Meta-analysis is a relatively new statistical technique that is attracting a great deal of attention in the medical and social science literature. This technique is discussed in terms of its tenants, advantages, rudiments, and controversies.Keywords
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