The vertical line in a graphic of a systematic review represents what?
a. An odds ratio of 1
b. The 95% CI
c. The findings from an individual study
d. The amount of information in an individual study
ANS: A
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A The vertical line is the line of no effect (odds ratio = 1)
B The 95% CI is represented by the width of the horizontal line.
C The findings from each study are represented by a blob or square on the horizontal line.
D The amount of information in each study may be represented by the size of the blob or square.
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