Understanding statistical data in scientific studies: Forest plot

Описание: In this video, we will break down what a Forest Plot is, why it is a powerful tool in meta-analyses, and how to read and interpret it step by step. This Coffee Lecture recording will help you understand the key components of a Forest Plot, from population size, confidence intervals to effect sizes, using visuals and examples.

Wednesday, 18.06.2025

Tanya Karrer, Research Support Services Medicine & Science, UB Bern

00:00 Intro
00:32 Forest plot
01:00 Meta-analyses
01:23 Evidence pyramid
01:41 Elements of a forest plot
03:16 Population size
04:32 Confidence interval
06:07 Interpretation of confidence interval
07:00 Odds ratio
08:53 Relative risk
10:06 Odds ratio vs relative risk
11:08 Negative and positive effects
11:40 Interpretation of a forest plot
13:03 Effect measures and meta statistics
13:51 Data Literacy

Links
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