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weighted least squares regression [1 record]

Record 1 2014-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Methods
  • Statistical Methods
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
DEF

An extension of least squares regression used when there is heterogeneity in the variances or dependence between the observations.

OBS

This method is often used in meta-regression, and the weights then correspond to the precision of each study’s estimate of effect.

OBS

weighted least squares regression: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes de recherche scientifique
  • Méthodes statistiques
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
DEF

Extension de la régression des moindres carrés utilisée en présence d’hétérogénéité des variances ou de dépendance entre les observations.

OBS

Cette méthode est souvent utilisée en méta-régression, et les poids correspondent alors à la précision de l’estimation de l’effet de chaque étude.

OBS

régression des moindres carrés pondérés : terme et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

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