A basic introduction to fixed‐effect and random‐effects models for meta‐analysis
A basic introduction to fixed‐effect and random‐effects models for meta‐analysis
M. Borenstein,L. Hedges,J. Higgins,H. Rothstein
2010 · DOI: 10.1002/jrsm.12
Research Synthesis Methods · 6,138 Citations
TLDR
This paper explains the key assumptions of each model, and outlines the differences between the models, to conclude with a discussion of factors to consider when choosing between the two models.