kehtestustest
Kehtestustest, also known as a "test of tests" or "meta-test," is a statistical method used to evaluate the performance of multiple hypothesis tests. It is particularly useful in meta-analyses, where the results of several studies are combined to draw a more comprehensive conclusion. The primary goal of kehtestustest is to determine whether the observed differences between the studies are due to chance or if they reflect a true effect.
The process begins with the calculation of p-values for each individual hypothesis test. These p-values represent
There are several methods for combining p-values, including the Fisher's method, Stouffer's method, and the Tippett's
The kehtestustest is widely used in fields such as medicine, psychology, and social sciences, where researchers