All are true about meta-analysis except:-
Metanalysis:- Analysis of Analyses. Analysis of multiple studies together. Difficult to Conduct, but it does give you the best estimate for a given study design-Strength of Association. Funnel plot, forest plot are used. Disadvantages:- Publication bias. "Apple Orange Effect" seen in it.
Easy to conduct
Analysis of analyses
Funnel plot and forest plot are used
Apple oranges effect seen in it
Epidemiology