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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/respectful-maternity-care-protocol.pdf
September 16, 2022 - To address the
potential for publication bias, we will conduct appropriate statistical tests (e.g., … funnel
plots, statistical tests for Egger’s small sample effects) when we have sufficient (≥10) … Meta-regression may be conducted to explore statistical heterogeneity using
additional variables for
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/disruptive-behavior-disorder_research-protocol.pdf
January 30, 2014 - The Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth edition (DSM-IV) defines
“Attention-Deficit … Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. Fifth edition. … This is preferable to the
use of an arbitrary variance cutoff value or statistical tests for heterogeneity … Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders :
DSM-IV-R. Fourth, revised. Washington, D. … Diagnostic and statistical manual
of mental disorders : DSM-IV. Fourth.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/tympanostomy-tubes-disposition.pdf
May 05, 2017 - As noted, there is
space evidence here, which
creates significant imprecision
and low statistical … this sentence to “TT did
not consistently improve
cognition, behavior, or quality of
life, but low statistical … The phrase "clinically significant" highlights the
distinction between clinical and statistical
significance … TEP/KI
Reviewer #2
Methods I don’t feel qualified to
comment on the statistical
methods—I do think … In addition, I thought the
statistical methods used
were not only appropriate,
but extremely well
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/tympanostomy-tubes-disposition.pdf
May 05, 2017 - As noted, there is
space evidence here, which
creates significant imprecision
and low statistical … this sentence to “TT did
not consistently improve
cognition, behavior, or quality of
life, but low statistical … The phrase "clinically significant" highlights the
distinction between clinical and statistical
significance … TEP/KI
Reviewer #2
Methods I don’t feel qualified to
comment on the statistical
methods—I do think … In addition, I thought the
statistical methods used
were not only appropriate,
but extremely well
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/heart-failure-transition-care_executive.pdf
May 01, 2014 - statistic (the proportion of variation in study
estimates attributable to heterogeneity) to assess statistical … Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences.
2nd ed., Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum; 1988.
33.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/Evidence%20Summary_1.pdf
April 01, 2020 - This resulted in low
statistical power for even somewhat common
events and large mean differences between … diverse participants, including nonwhites and older
patients, and pre-specify analyses with sufficient
statistical
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/stem-cell-children_surveillance.pdf
October 29, 2012 - 18
Appendix B: Updating Signals (Continued)
Quantitative signals (B1-B2)*
Change in statistical … For the ‘borderline’ changes in statistical significance, at least one of the
reports (the original
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-216-telehealth-evidence-summary.pdf
April 01, 2019 - Evidence Summary Comparative Effectiveness Review 216 Telehealth for Acute and Chronic Care Consultations
Purpose of Review
To assess the effectiveness of telehealth consultations and
explore supplemental decision analysis.
Key Messages
• Results vary by setting and condition, with telehealth
consultations produc…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/osteoarthritis-knee-update-disposition-archived.pdf
May 04, 2017 - TEP Reviewer
#1
Methods The PICOT statement is very clear as
are the descriptions of the statistical … YES,
the definitions and outcome measures
are appropriate for knee OA Are the
statistical methods … YES, statistical methods are appropriate.
Thank you. No further
response needed. … Statistical
modeling is appropriate for this review. … This reviewer has limited statistical
background but found the statistical
methods well described and
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/osteoarthritis-knee-update-disposition.pdf
May 04, 2017 - TEP Reviewer
#1
Methods The PICOT statement is very clear as
are the descriptions of the statistical … YES,
the definitions and outcome measures
are appropriate for knee OA Are the
statistical methods … YES, statistical methods are appropriate.
Thank you. No further
response needed. … Statistical
modeling is appropriate for this review. … This reviewer has limited statistical
background but found the statistical
methods well described and
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/vaccine-safety_disposition-comments.pdf
January 01, 2020 - In the “vaccinated vs unvaccinated” tables, **
indicates statistical significance. … This last sentence implies statistical significance which is not
true. … Please clarify
whether the term “associated” refers to reported causality or
statistical association … This statement refers to statistical association
(OR 19.84, 95% CI 6.77—58.12). … This last sentence implies statistical significance which is not
accurate.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/sleep-apnea_surveillance.pdf
April 01, 2012 - Quantitative Criteria for Signals of Potentially Invalidating Changes in Evidence
B1 A change in statistical
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/asthma-provider-adherence_disposition-comments.pdf
May 19, 2013 - Issue
may be related to authors handling of statistical significance versus
direction of effect, but … major sorting variable was intervention rather than
outcome. 2] Magnitude of effect in addition to statistical
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/tx-for-localized-prostate-cancer_surveillanceassesment_20120614.pdf
May 01, 2012 - Quantitative Criteria for Signals of Potentially Invalidating Changes in Evidence
B1 A change in statistical … prostate cancer because these
options have not been evaluated
in RCTs.
1 study (Donnelly) showed no
statistical … intermediate-risk, but not low-
risk, patients through 9 years of
follow up.
1 RCT (Hanks) showed no
statistical … no
additional therapy or 24
months of androgen
deprivation therapy
Overall survival 5 years No statistical … Adverse effects
(sexual
dysfunction and
incontinence)
14 months
postoperatively
There were no statistical
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/tx-for-localized-prostate-cancer_surveillanceassesment_20120614.pdf
May 01, 2012 - Quantitative Criteria for Signals of Potentially Invalidating Changes in Evidence
B1 A change in statistical … prostate cancer because these
options have not been evaluated
in RCTs.
1 study (Donnelly) showed no
statistical … intermediate-risk, but not low-
risk, patients through 9 years of
follow up.
1 RCT (Hanks) showed no
statistical … no
additional therapy or 24
months of androgen
deprivation therapy
Overall survival 5 years No statistical … Adverse effects
(sexual
dysfunction and
incontinence)
14 months
postoperatively
There were no statistical
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cultural-competence_research-protocol.pdf
July 09, 2014 - We will assess statistical heterogeneity with
Cochran’s Q test and measure magnitude with I2 statistic … inconsistent, or unknown/not applicable (e.g., single study) based on the direction,
magnitude, and statistical … through matching,
stratification, interaction
terms, multivariate
analysis, or other
statistical … Are the statistical
methods used to assess
the primary outcomes
appropriate to the data? … Yes
Statistical techniques used must be
appropriate to the data.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/disposition-of-comments-cer-192-anxiety-in-children.pdf
August 31, 2017 - Please see attached for one question
about statistical methods in terms of
subgroup analyses. … multiple
publications are treated as a single
study in analysis to prevent
participant overlap (basic statistical … by these decisions (e.g., is it
possible that the heterogeneity within
group methodologies lead to statistical … It is also unclear which methodological
or statistical features would illustrate an
exemplary member … Modern meta-analysis does not use
factors (other than statistical factors)
to weight studies.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/allergy-seasonal_disposition-comments.pdf
July 17, 2013 - In this situation, statistical
significance of results was compared…”. … #6
Methods
I wonder if the authors could provide rationale for “vote counting”
(comparing statistical … For heterogeneity and clinical diversity, the following text
was added:
“We explored statistical heterogeneity … The statistical
methods are also fully appropriate.
Thank you for the comment. … evidence” is that it suggests
that there is no evidence to draw ANY conclusion (too few
studies, statistical
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/trauma-child-interventions_research-protocol.pdf
March 26, 2012 - The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders, 4th Edition (hereafter DSM-IV) diagnosis … study with a low
risk of bias has a strong design, measures outcomes appropriately, uses appropriate
statistical … If we conduct
quantitative syntheses, we will assess statistical heterogeneity in effects between
studies … If we include any meta-analyses with considerable statistical
heterogeneity in this report, we will … Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. 4th
ed. Text rev.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/menopause-protocol-130612.pdf
June 12, 2013 - The magnitude of statistical heterogeneity will be
examined by using I2, acknowledging potential limitations52 … R: A Language and Environment for Statistical Computing. … Vienna, Austria: R Foundation for Statistical Computing; 2013.
42. Helfand M, Balshem H. … Journal of
Statistical Software. 2010;36(3):1-48.
51. Hedges LV, Vevea JL. … accepted
principles.62 Analyses
will be performed
using OpenBUGS.63
5/30/2012 IV E The magnitude of
statistical