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Table 1 Parameter values for generating datasets

From: Quantifying heterogeneity in individual participant data meta-analysis with binary outcomes

Parameter

Value

The number of studies (N)

15, 30

Prevalence (p pre)

0.3, 0.7

True between-study variance (Ï„ 2)

0.5, 1, 1.5

No effect modification (β w , β xw )

(0, 0)

With weak effect modification (β w , β xw )

(1, 1)

With moderate effect modification (β w , β xw )

(1, 3)

With moderate effect modification (β w , β xw )

(2, 1)

With moderate effect modification (β w , β xw )

(2, 3)

With strong effect modification (β w , β xw )

(1, 5)

With strong effect modification (β w , β xw )

(2, 5)