What is it about?
I discuss the circumstances under which the analysis of summary data can be as efficient as the analysis of original data. I also make some comments regarding random main effects of trial.
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Why is it important?
I show that the bivariate random effect approach of van Houwelingen et al does not respect strict concurrent control. I speculate that in practice very little bias may be expected to result.
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This page is a summary of: Hans van Houwelingen and the Art of Summing up, Biometrical Journal, February 2010, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/bimj.200900074.
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