1. Meta-analysis concepts Complete the following statements with the correct terms: In meta-analysis, to compare studies that are measured in different scales, it is best to use the mean difference effect size frequencies means When working with relative risk, or risk ratios, you generally transform the effect size with a forest plot logarithmic transformation linear transformation standard error adjustment A graphic that puts all effect sizes on a single plot, showing their confidence intervals, and showing an overall effect size with its confidence interval is known as a stem and leaf display histogram ROC curve forest plot A problem in meta-analysis is that many nonsignificant studies go unpublished and are hidden away, where they do not contribute to final decisions about effects. This is known as the file-drawer problem peer review process cat-and-mouse problem revision effect Medical practice and advice based on the results of a meta-analysis on multiple studies is called personalized medicine clinical utility medical inference evidence-based medicine