Why publication bias is a concern in systematic reviews

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Assignment:

1. Megan has recently been hired to join the Staff Wellness Team of the local university. Their ?rst task is to explore how effective relaxation training workshops are in reducing stress. Megan identi?es three studies eligible for inclusion in their recent systematic review/meta-analysis.

A. Using meta-analytic methods, Megan estimates a Cohen's d of 0.24. What do you take away from this statistic?

B. Megan decides that the three studies don't warrant creating a forest plot. If they did create a forest plot, though, what would you be looking for to interpret it?

C. Explain why publication bias is a concern in systematic reviews/meta-analyses in general.

D. What is something else that should Megan consider as they assess the evidence base for the effectiveness of relaxation training? Explain why this is important to consider.

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