For conducting systematic reviews of heterogeneous studies (such as including randomized control trials and observational studies) or when the study number is small the application of the Baysian meta-analysis method is becoming more important. By using the Baysian meta-analysis method, a more accurate polled estimate can be estimated. Currently an established manual for Baysian-analysis does not exist, that explains in detail providing practical examples.

This study has been conducted to develop an english manual to apply the Baysian meta-analysis method, and this manual is the 8th series of NECA’s research methods series. After publication of the NECA’s 3rd manual, the Korean version of “Baysian Meta-Analysis Method”, NECA decided to produce an English version to extend the use of this manual globally. 

The contents of the book are; Introduction of the traditional meta-analysis and the Baysian method, then there is a more detailed explanation on how to analyze the results of meta-analysis and apply the methods.