[R] metafor - Meta-Analysis of rare events / beta-binomial regression

Dear all, I am currently writing a protocol for a meta-analysis which will analyze suicidal events. Recently, O. Kuss has (DOI 10.1002/sim.6383) published a paper that suggest using beta-binomial regression methods to incorporate double-zero studies. He states that �Methods that ignore informat

Re: [R] metafor - Meta-Analysis of rare events / beta-binomial regression

co.uk] Gesendet: Freitag, 27. November 2015 13:32 An: Markus Kösters; r-help@r-project.org Betreff: Re: [R] metafor - Meta-Analysis of rare events / beta-binomial regression Dear Markus This is not a direct answer to your question, I will leave that to Wolfgang but two thoughts: 1 - if all the st

Re: [R] metafor - Meta-Analysis of rare events / beta-binomial regression

- Von: Viechtbauer Wolfgang (STAT) [mailto:wolfgang.viechtba...@maastrichtuniversity.nl] Gesendet: Freitag, 27. November 2015 16:01 An: Markus Kösters; 'Michael Dewey'; r-help@r-project.org Betreff: RE: [R] metafor - Meta-Analysis of rare events / beta-binomial regression I would say the

[R] Metafor "SMCR" Pre-Post Effect sizes

Dear all, I am very grateful that Wolfgang Viechtbauer implemented the standardised mean change for dependent groups. I was playing around a bit today, and I am not sure if I understand the "SMCR" procedure correctly. The documentation states that sd1i and sd2i are needed, but it seems to me th

Re: [R] Metafor "SMCR" Pre-Post Effect sizes

Dear Wolfgang, Thank you for your clarification - and your excellent package ! Best wishes, Markus -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Viechtbauer Wolfgang (STAT) [mailto:wolfgang.viechtba...@maastrichtuniversity.nl] Gesendet: Montag, 4. März 2013 10:45 An: Markus Kösters; R-help@r