Master Meta-Analysis Card
Master Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review, and R.
An intensive track focused on systematic review methodology, meta-analysis, and statistical programming in R for evidence synthesis.
6 months
What's Included
Modules
Systematic Review Fundamentals
- PRISMA Guidelines Overview
- PICO Framework Practice
- Database Search Strategy (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane)
- Study Screening & Selection
- Risk of Bias Assessment
Meta-Analysis Methodology
- Effect Size Calculation
- Fixed vs Random Effects Models
- Heterogeneity Assessment (I², Q-statistic)
- Forest Plot Interpretation
- Publication Bias Assessment (Funnel Plot, Egger's Test)
- Subgroup & Sensitivity Analysis
R Programming for Evidence Synthesis
- R & RStudio Setup
- Introduction to the metafor Package
- Importing & Cleaning Extracted Data
- Running a Meta-Analysis in R
- Generating Forest & Funnel Plots in R
- Exporting Publication-Ready Outputs
Manuscript & Publication Support
- PRISMA Flow Diagram Preparation
- Writing the Methods Section
- Reporting Results per PRISMA Checklist
- Target Journal Shortlisting
- Mentor-Guided Revisions
Who This Is For
Is this Card right for you?
Doctors and students pursuing evidence-based research
Residents needing a meta-analysis for CV building
Researchers wanting R programming skills
Academics preparing systematic reviews for publication
Your Journey
From enrollment to outcome.
- 1
Foundations of Systematic Review
- 2
Protocol Registration Guidance
- 3
Data Extraction & Analysis Training
- 4
R-Based Statistical Modelling
- 5
Manuscript Development
- 6
Submission & Mentor Review