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How do I calculate a standard error of a beta coefficient?

Data extraction tips for meta-analysis

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Here’s a tip…

Standard errors of beta coefficients can be calculated from t values and confidence intervals.

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Dr Kathy Taylor teaches data extraction in Meta-analysis. This is a short course that is also available as part of our MSc in Evidence-Based Health Care, MSc in EBHC Medical Statistics, and MSc in EBHC Systematic Reviews.

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