Table 2.
Model number | Description | Heterogeneity variance | Description |
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1 | Contrast‐based model describing observed arms (Lu and Ades, 2006) | CH | Common heterogeneity |
2 | Contrast‐based model describing all possible arms | NCH | Noncommon heterogeneity |
3 | Contrast‐based model with random study intercepts | ||
4 | Model with random study intercepts related to treatment effects (Hong et al, 2016) |