SPCR Masterclass Intro to Meta Analysis

SPCR Masterclass: Introduction to Meta-Analysis
Facilitator: Maria Pangioti and Alex Hodgkinson, University of Manchester
Target audience: SPCR Membership and wider
When: Friday 15th December 1pm - 2.30pm
Where: Online, via MS Teams
Summary:
The ‘Introduction to Meta-Analysis’ is an online course offering an in-depth introduction to meta-analysis. The course consists of around one and half hours of learning and is delivered by experts in meta-analysis and methodologically advanced systematic reviews (Dr Maria Panagioti and Dr Alexander Hodkinson).
Focused on research in health care topics, the course is suitable for people from any role or discipline with an interest in learning about the meta-analysis process, including health care professionals, students, researchers and decision or policy makers.
The course offers an interactive and engaging online experience with live workshops. ‘Question & answer’ sessions throughout give attendees opportunities to talk about your research and learning needs directly with the course experts.
Prior to the course commencement, participants receive access to all materials, including session slides, exercise material, and statistical codes for meta-analysis. Moreover, all training materials, along with recordings from live presentations and workshops, remain accessible post-course completion, facilitating ongoing learning.
Course Outline:
Session 1: Introduction to meta-analysis (13:00)
Methods of pooling and real-life example of a meta-analysis
Session 2: Issues in meta-analysis (13:30)
Heterogeneity and Bias
Session 3: Practical workshop (14:00)
Meta-analysis in Stata