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9.1  Introduction

9.1.1 Do not start here!

9.1.2 Planning the analysis

9.1.3 Why perform a meta-analysis in a review?

9.1.4 When not to use meta-analysis in a review

9.1.5 What does a meta-analysis entail?

9.1.6 Which comparisons should be made?

9.1.7 Writing the analysis section of the protocol