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ISMSCON - 2021
Publication Bias
Dr. Manya Prasad
ILBS, New Delhi
This session is intended to provide an conceptual overview of the meaning of publication bias and how
it threatens the validity of meta-analyses. The tools for detection of publication bias will also be reviewed
and summarized.
Learning objectives:
By the end of the session, the learner should be able to:
1. Understand the meaning of publication bias
2. Understand how publication bias threatens the validity of the results of a meta-analysis
3. Enumerate the tools for detection of publication bias
4. Understand the strengths and limitations of the tools for detection of publication bias
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