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DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview:Т The goal of this workshop is to serve as an 
 introduction to the use of meta-analysis to combine summary data. Specific
 ally\, we will cover the different assumptions required and types of analy
 ses one can use when trying to synthesize information from different sourc
 es. We will begin by considering the case of estimating a mean for single 
 characteristic from different studies. We will discuss different estimator
 s and diagnostic plots that can be used estimate quantities of interest an
 d to assess the assumptions necessary for proper inference. Т Then we will 
 consider methods for synthesizing comparisons amongst two or more groups a
 cross different contexts and different approaches that can be used. Finall
 y\, we will briefly discuss how to use study level information to adjust f
 or heterogeneity across data sources.\n\nParticipants will get access to s
 everal worked examples written in R\, mostly using the meta and metafor R 
 packages.\n\nAt the end of this workshop\, you will be able to:\n	Т Т - Under
 stand the assumptions necessary for proper synthesis of estimates from mul
 tiple data sources.\n	Т Т - Understand the different estimators that can be u
 sed and which estimators are likely to perform better in which context.\n	Т 
 Т - Understand the differences between arm-based and contrast-based estimat
 ion for synthesizing measures from multiple groups.\n	Т Т Т - Conduct explorat
 ory analyses\, fit standard meta-analysis models and assess fidelity to mo
 del assumptions using the meta and metafor packages in R.\n\nPrerequisites
 :\n	Т Т  - An undergraduate/graduate introduction to statistics (basic knowle
 dge of means\, variances\, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals)\;
 \n	Т Т  - Basic knowledge of R (basic R commands and understanding of how to 
 analyze data in R)\n	Т Т Т Т Т  ТЗ Install R and RStudio on your computer. You ca
 n find installation instructionsТ here. Please contact us (cdsi.science [at
 ] mcgill.ca) if you are having trouble with installation.\n	Т Т Т Т Т  ТЗ You nee
 d to bring your own laptop for this workshop. Contact us if you would like
  to attend but it's impossible for you to bring a laptop.\n\n\n	Location:Т H
 YBRID. Online via Zoom\, or in-person atТ Burnside HallТ room 1104 (11th flo
 or).\n	Instructor:Т Prof. Russell Steele\, Dept. of Mathematics and Statisti
 cs\, КкСЯЭј.\n\nRegistration: Register Here\n
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Meta-Analysis
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