METAPLOT: Stata module to graphically display metadata heterogeneity

Jalal Poorolajal ()
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Jalal Poorolajal: Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Statistical Software Components from Boston College Department of Economics

Abstract: Metaplot is a novel graphical approach that gives a quick and easy indication of the studies responsible for the extreme heterogeneity across studies. Metaplot is based on the ‘one-out’ sensitivity analysis according to the sequential and combinatorial algorithm. Metaplot tells us to what extent the omission of a particular study may reduce the overall heterogeneity based on the I2 and χ2 statistics. Metaplot has no limitations regarding the number of studies or types of outcome data (binomial or continuous data).

Language: Stata 10
Requires: Stata version 10
Keywords: meta analysis; graph (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-02-26
Note: This module should be installed from within Stata by typing "ssc install metaplot". The module is made available under terms of the GPL v3 (https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt). Windows users should not attempt to download these files with a web browser.
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