Bayesian evidence synthesis as a flexible alternative to meta-analysis: A simulation study and empirical demonstration

In this study, we introduce Bayesian evidence synthesis and show through simulations when this method diverges from what would be expected in a meta-analysis to help researchers correctly interpret the synthesis results. As an empirical demonstration, we also apply Bayesian evidence synthesis to a published meta-analysis on statistical learning in people with and without developmental language disorder. We highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed method and offer suggestions for future research.PMID:38532062 | DOI:10.3758/s13428-024-02350-2
Source: Behavior Research Methods - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research