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Book chapter: Big Data, Meta-analysis and Systematic Reviews

In health and medical sciences, with developments in computing, there is a rapid growth in data both in form of “Big” registries and published papers. Both offer opportunities to perform statistically powerful analyses, but each has its inherent challenges. Large datasets, in theory, offer consistent data, an assumption that ought to be tested concerning data quality in each project. Published studies that assess the same outcome but in different scenarios introduce the problem of variability in the results obtained by different researchers. A systematic review scientifically collates and investigates the literature to objectively summarize the evidence related to the research topic, using meta-analysis to statistically synthesize the results of individual studies where appropriate. These reviews can be used to underpin guidelines and recommendations. Evidence synthesis is also the essential ingredient for evidence-based medicine . Big Data, Meta-analysis and Systematic Reviews: The Ju

Systematic reviews: Data synthesis and meta-analysis

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This webinar by Professor Khalid Khan gives an overview of how to prepare tables and figures as part of data synthesis in a review. It also shows how to undertake meta-analysis. It is the seventh in an 8-part series of webinars given in the Slovenia doctoral training programme. Professor Khalid Khan is an author of the award-winning book titled "Systematic reviews to promote evidence-based medicine". Professor Khalid Khan is one of the 2% of the most influential researchers internationally. For training, consulting and publication advice in research checkout URL: https://professorkhalidkhan.com/training-and-speaking/

Systematic reviews: Interpretation of the evidence synthesised

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This webinar by Professor Khalid Khan gives an overview of how to judiciously and objectively interpret the evidence synthesised in a review. It is the final part of an 8-part series of webinars given in the Slovenia doctoral training programme. Professor Khalid Khan is an author of the award-winning book titled "Systematic reviews to promote evidence-based medicine". Professor Khalid Khan is one of the 2% of the most influential researchers internationally. For training, consulting and publication advice in research checkout URL: https://professorkhalidkhan.com/training-and-speaking/

Systematic reviews: Assessing study quality

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This webinar by Professor Khalid Khan gives an overview of how to undertake study quality assessment for internal validity. It is the sixth in a series of webinars given in the Slovenia doctoral training programme. Professor Khalid Khan is an author of the award-winning book titled "Systematic reviews to promote evidence-based medicine". For training, consulting and publication advice in research checkout URL: https://professorkhalidkhan.com/training-and-speaking/

Systematic reviews: Evaluating publication bias

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This webinar by Professor Khalid Khan gives an overview of how to evaluate if there are any studies missing in the search. It is the fifth in a series of webinars given in the Slovenia doctoral training programme. Professor Khalid Khan is an author of the award-winning book titled "Systematic reviews to promote evidence-based medicine". For training, consulting and publication advice in research checkout URL: https://professorkhalidkhan.com/training-and-speaking/

Systematic reviews: Undertaking literature searches

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This webinar gives an overview of how to search the literature, select relevant studies and present this information in a manuscript of a systematic review It is the fourth in a series of webinars given in the Slovenia doctoral training programme. Professor Khalid Khan is an author of the award-winning book titled "Systematic reviews to promote evidence-based medicine". For training, consulting and publication advice in research checkout URL: https://professorkhalidkhan.com/training-and-speaking/

Systematic reviews: Understanding study design

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This webinar gives an overview of how to evaluate the study design component of a structured question. It gives advice on writing titles for articles describing systematic reviews. It is the third in a series of webinars given in the Slovenia doctoral training programme. Professor Khalid Khan is an author of the award-winning book titled "Systematic reviews to promote evidence-based medicine". For training, consulting and publication advice in research checkout URL: https://professorkhalidkhan.com/training-and-speaking/