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mmeta

Multivariate Meta-Analysis

v3.0.2 · Jun 8, 2025 · GPL (>= 2)

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Multiple 2 by 2 tables often arise in meta-analysis which combines statistical evidence from multiple studies. Two risks within the same study are possibly correlated because they share some common factors such as environment and population structure. This package implements a set of novel Bayesian approaches for multivariate meta analysis when the risks within the same study are independent or correlated. The exact posterior inference of odds ratio, relative risk, and risk difference given either a single 2 by 2 table or multiple 2 by 2 tables is provided. Luo, Chen, Su, Chu, (2014) <doi:10.18637/jss.v056.i11>, Chen, Luo, (2011) <doi:10.1002/sim.4248>, Chen, Chu, Luo, Nie, Chen, (2015) <doi:10.1177/0962280211430889>, Chen, Luo, Chu, Su, Nie, (2014) <doi:10.1080/03610926.2012.700379>, Chen, Luo, Chu, Wei, (2013) <doi:10.1080/19466315.2013.791483>.

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Version History

new 3.0.2 Mar 10, 2026
updated 3.0.2 ← 3.0.1 diff Jun 7, 2025
updated 3.0.1 ← 3.0.0 diff Feb 26, 2025
updated 3.0.0 ← 2.4 diff Jan 23, 2023
updated 2.4 ← 2.3 diff Dec 12, 2022
updated 2.3 ← 2.2 diff Mar 27, 2017
updated 2.2 ← 2.1 diff Jan 29, 2014
updated 2.1 ← 2.0 diff Jan 21, 2014
updated 2.0 ← 1.07 diff Dec 11, 2013
updated 1.07 ← 1.06 diff Jun 4, 2013
updated 1.06 ← 1.05 diff Apr 3, 2013
updated 1.05 ← 1.03 diff Dec 3, 2012
updated 1.03 ← 1.02 diff Nov 14, 2012
updated 1.02 ← 1.01 diff Sep 5, 2012
updated 1.01 ← 1.0 diff Aug 15, 2012
new 1.0 Jul 25, 2012