Local inconsistency detection using the Kullback-Leibler divergence measure

Background/research question: The standard approach to local inconsistency assessment typically relies on testing the conflict between the direct and indirect evidence in selected treatment comparisons. However, statistical tests for inconsistency have low power and are subject to misinterpreting [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
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2025-03-27
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https://doi.org/10.3205/25ebm074
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Contemporary Social and Economic Issues
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Local inconsistency detection using the Kullback-Leibler divergence measure

German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Contemporary Social and Economic Issues
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Local inconsistency detection using the Kullback-Leibler divergence measure

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Abstract

Background/research question: The standard approach to local inconsistency assessment typically relies on testing the conflict between the direct and indirect evidence in selected treatment comparisons. However, statistical tests for inconsistency have low power and are subject to misinterpreting [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (DE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 46%
Contemporary Social and Economic Issues
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