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Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Random-effects (RE) meta-analysis is vital for synthesizing heterogeneous study results.
  • Existing frequentist goodness-of-fit (GOF) tests struggle with rare binary events in RE models.
  • Accurate GOF assessment is crucial for reliable meta-analysis conclusions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel goodness-of-fit (GOF) test specifically for random-effects meta-analysis of rare events.
  • To address the limitations of current GOF tests in handling sparse data and double zeros.
  • To provide a more robust and interpretable GOF assessment method.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a new GOF test under a general binomial-normal framework for rare event meta-analysis.
  • Utilized pivotal quantities from Bayesian model assessment.
  • Employed Cauchy combination of dependent p-values derived from Markov Chain Monte Carlo posterior samples.

Main Results:

  • The novel GOF test demonstrates well-controlled Type I error rates.
  • It shows improved power in detecting model misfits compared to existing frequentist methods.
  • The method effectively incorporates all data, including double zeros, without artificial corrections.

Conclusions:

  • The developed GOF test offers a superior approach for assessing random-effects meta-analysis models with rare binary events.
  • It provides clearer interpretation and robust performance, enhancing the reliability of meta-analysis findings.
  • The method is validated through simulations and real-world data applications.