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Since the results of the individual studies were homogenous, the overall RRs and 95% CIs were calculated by using precision-based estimates, as described by Fleiss (32) and Kleinbaum et al. (33), which assume a homogeneity of effect between studies (fixed-effects model).
The null hypothesis was homogeneity of effect.
The homogeneity of effect size across trials was tested with the Q statistic (p≤0.05 was considered heterogeneous).
The research question of the study required an estimation of homogeneity of effect between the independent variables and BMI classification.
Because prior statistical evidence existed for homogeneity of effect sizes, the planned analysis used a fixed effect model.
As a test of homogeneity of effect sizes, we calculated the I statistic, an indicator of heterogeneity in percentages.
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We analyzed the pooled data but found the assumption of homogeneity of effects across men and women is rejected statistically and economically.7.7
For all these outcomes, the existing evidence demonstrates a high degree of homogeneity of effects across the published trials.
As Q is grossly underpowered with only 3 studies, lack of nominal statistical significance for heterogeneity in the other polymorphisms does not prove homogeneity of effects.
Conversely, we should caution that homogeneity of effects for the other 6 variants provides limited information on whether a causative locus has been identified.
In case of homogeneity of effects, a pooled effect (adjusting for interbody fusion) will be reported.
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