Run Meta-Analysis, Create Forest Plot, Examine Influence in R with metafor (How To Series with SMD)

Beginner-level introduction to conducting a conventional meta-analysis in R using the metafor package. In this video we look at running a random effects meta-analysis, we create a forest plot, and we examine study influence through influence analysis. We explain each step and what each chunk of code means. This video series is designed for those with zero experience in the area. Github Repo with data file, R scripts, and sample write up: https://github.com/noah-schroeder/Con... Video 3/7 in the Tutorial: Meta-Analysis in R with metafor Series. Please Like and Subscribe to support the channel! ‪@LearnMetaAnalysis‬ Want free meta-analysis software? Check out Simple Meta-Analysis: https://learnmeta-analysis.com/pages/... Free ebook (no download required): https://noah-schroeder.github.io/revi... Visit our website at https://learnmeta-analysis.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:45 Run Meta-Analysis 2:05 Interpret Results 3:30 Heterogeneity 5:30 Forest Plot 8:32 Influence Analyses 9:30 What if there's an outlier or influential study?