Publication Bias in Meta-Analysis: Prevention, Assessment and Adjustments

“The book adopts an inter-disciplinary approach and will make a useful reference volume for any researchers and graduate students who conduct systematic reviews or meta-analyses. University and medical libraries, as well as pharmaceutical companies and government regulatory agencies, will also find this invaluable.”  (Zentralblatt MATH, 2012)

"...the book definatly succeeds in raising the awareness of the reader to an issue that unfortunately still remains underappreciated" (Psychometrika June 2007)

" … an incredibly thorough, useful book. The impressive list of contributors … is the book’s particular strength." (JRSSA, Vol. 169, No. 4, October 2006)

"…a useful introduction to meta-analysis and…state-of-the-art description of the statistical problems associated…of particular value as a reference for a multi-disciplinary audience…" (Biometrics, June 2006)

"This book will have a wide appeal and is a major contribution to ways of distilling evidence from scientific literature." (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, June 2006)

“I predict that this book will become the key text in the area.”  (Short Book Reviews, April 2006)

"…likely to become a standard reference for those who carry systematic literature reviews." (Psychometrika, June 2007)

"This elegant hardcover book brings together 16 fine contributions and three appendices...It is obviously a must for medical libraries."  (Journal of Applied Science, 2007)

"A strong and rigorous collection of timely essays that will be useful for advanced scholars and experienced researchers in various disciplines…. It is an obvious must for medical libraries." (Journal of Applied Statistics, December 2007)