Meta-analysis using linear mixed models

Behav Res Methods Instrum Comput. 2001 May;33(2):102-7. doi: 10.3758/bf03195354.

Abstract

Psychologists often use special computer programs to perform meta-analysis. Until recently, this had been necessary because standard statistical packages did not provide procedures for such analysis. This paper introduces linear mixed models as a framework for meta-analysis in psychological research, using a popular general purpose statistical package, SAS. The approach is illustrated with three examples, using SAS PROC MIXED.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Linear Models*
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic*
  • Psychology