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    Area of Science:

    • Biostatistics
    • Epidemiology
    • Statistical Modeling

    Background:

    • Meta-analyses aggregate data from multiple studies.
    • Small study samples can lead to finite sample bias in logistic regression.
    • Sparse data in individual studies poses challenges for accurate estimation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the propagation of sparse-data bias in meta-analyses of logistic regression estimates.
    • To identify challenges in meta-analyses involving small or sparse datasets.

    Main Methods:

    • Simulations were used to model meta-analyses of logistic regression results.
    • The impact of sparse data on summary estimates and confidence intervals was assessed.

    Main Results:

    • Combining logistic regression estimates from small studies can propagate finite sample bias.
    • Bias in the overall meta-analytical result was observed.
    • Confidence interval coverage deteriorated, becoming less than nominal with an increasing number of studies.

    Conclusions:

    • Meta-analyses of logistic regression in sparse data settings are susceptible to bias.
    • Increasing the number of studies does not necessarily improve confidence interval coverage and can exacerbate issues.