# Meta-analysis and systematic reviews

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/meta-analysis-and-systematic-reviews/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on methods and guidelines for conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and evidence synthesis in research. It covers topics such as the PRISMA statement, measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses, assessing risk of bias, detecting publication bias, and interpreting effect sizes. The papers also discuss reporting guidelines, quality assessment tools, and diagnostic accuracy in research. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Decision Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | t10206 |
| Works | 515 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 515.

- [The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-prisma-2020-statement-an-updated-guideline-for-reporting-systematic-reviews/)
- [Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses](https://scholariq.org/papers/measuring-inconsistency-in-meta-analyses/)
- [Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ): a 32-item checklist for interviews and focus groups](https://scholariq.org/papers/consolidated-criteria-for-reporting-qualitative-research-coreq-a-32-item/)
- [The Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing risk of bias in randomised trials](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-cochrane-collaboration-s-tool-for-assessing-risk-of-bias-in-randomised/)
- [RoB 2: a revised tool for assessing risk of bias in randomised trials](https://scholariq.org/papers/rob-2-a-revised-tool-for-assessing-risk-of-bias-in-randomised-trials/)
- [The PRISMA Statement for Reporting Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Studies That Evaluate Health Care Interventions: Explanation and Elaboration](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-prisma-statement-for-reporting-systematic-reviews-and-meta-analyses-of-4/)
- [Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 statement](https://scholariq.org/papers/preferred-reporting-items-for-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-protocols/)
- [GRADE: an emerging consensus on rating quality of evidence and strength of recommendations](https://scholariq.org/papers/grade-an-emerging-consensus-on-rating-quality-of-evidence-and-strength-of/)
- [The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement: Guidelines for Reporting Observational Studies](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-strengthening-the-reporting-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-strobe-3/)
- [ROBINS-I: a tool for assessing risk of bias in non-randomised studies of interventions](https://scholariq.org/papers/robins-i-a-tool-for-assessing-risk-of-bias-in-non-randomised-studies-of/)
- [The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement: guidelines for reporting observational studies](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-strengthening-the-reporting-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-strobe-2/)
- [The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate healthcare interventions: explanation and elaboration](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-prisma-statement-for-reporting-systematic-reviews-and-meta-analyses-of-2/)
- [The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement: Guidelines for Reporting Observational Studies](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-strengthening-the-reporting-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-strobe/)
- [The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement: guidelines for reporting observational studies](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-strengthening-the-reporting-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-strobe-4/)
- [The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-prisma-2020-statement-an-updated-guideline-for-reporting-systematic-reviews-3/)

## Topic primary papers

Showing 15 of 287.

- [The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-prisma-2020-statement-an-updated-guideline-for-reporting-systematic-reviews/)
- [Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses](https://scholariq.org/papers/measuring-inconsistency-in-meta-analyses/)
- [Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ): a 32-item checklist for interviews and focus groups](https://scholariq.org/papers/consolidated-criteria-for-reporting-qualitative-research-coreq-a-32-item/)
- [The Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing risk of bias in randomised trials](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-cochrane-collaboration-s-tool-for-assessing-risk-of-bias-in-randomised/)
- [RoB 2: a revised tool for assessing risk of bias in randomised trials](https://scholariq.org/papers/rob-2-a-revised-tool-for-assessing-risk-of-bias-in-randomised-trials/)
- [The PRISMA Statement for Reporting Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Studies That Evaluate Health Care Interventions: Explanation and Elaboration](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-prisma-statement-for-reporting-systematic-reviews-and-meta-analyses-of-4/)
- [Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 statement](https://scholariq.org/papers/preferred-reporting-items-for-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-protocols/)
- [The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement: Guidelines for Reporting Observational Studies](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-strengthening-the-reporting-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-strobe-3/)
- [The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement: guidelines for reporting observational studies](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-strengthening-the-reporting-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-strobe-2/)
- [The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate healthcare interventions: explanation and elaboration](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-prisma-statement-for-reporting-systematic-reviews-and-meta-analyses-of-2/)
- [The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement: Guidelines for Reporting Observational Studies](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-strengthening-the-reporting-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-strobe/)
- [The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement: guidelines for reporting observational studies](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-strengthening-the-reporting-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-strobe-4/)
- [The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-prisma-2020-statement-an-updated-guideline-for-reporting-systematic-reviews-3/)
- [Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015: elaboration and explanation](https://scholariq.org/papers/preferred-reporting-items-for-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-protocols-2/)
- [The PRISMA 2020 statement: An updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-prisma-2020-statement-an-updated-guideline-for-reporting-systematic-reviews-4/)

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