Heterogeneity test in EvidenceSynthesis

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Hello all,

Recently I use EvidenceSynthesis packages when it comes to do meta-analysis.

However, when I use plotMetaAnalysisForest() function, it shows like below (it is an example image)

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Seem like it shows tau statistics ans each study’s CI.

Is there any way to do Cochran’s Q and I^2 value tests in this pacakges?

If not, which method of packages to use?

Thank you :slight_smile:

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If you’re using Bayesian random-effect meta-analysis (which I highly recommend) then Q and I^2 are ill-defined. Furthermore, especially if you’re using non-normal likelihood approximations (again, highly recommended), these can be misleading metrics. Tau would seem a far more objective metric.

Any reason you prefer I2?

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I’m sorry for the late. Does it means that I don’t need Q and I^2 value when it comes to using Baysian random-effect meta analysis? What exactly tau represent? I apologize my humble knowledge :frowning: Thank you!