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Preferred term

mixed and indirect comparisons

Definition

Mixed and indirect comparisons are specialized methods of performing meta-analysis. These methods can be useful in replacing or augmenting a meta-analysis, but one must be aware of potential pitfalls when using them. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Mixed and Indirect Comparisons]

Broader concept

biostatistics and clinical epidemiology

Belongs to group

methods

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/mixed_and_indirect_comparisons

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