Table 1 Table comparing features of MetaBayesDTA, MetaDTA and BayesDTA
From: MetaBayesDTA: codeless Bayesian meta-analysis of test accuracy, with or without a gold standard
| Â | MetaBayesDTA | MetaDTA | BayesDTA |
|---|---|---|---|
Bayesian or frequentist | Bayesian | Frequentist | Bayesian |
Model assuming gold standard (bivariate model) | \(\checkmark\) | \(\checkmark\) | \(\checkmark\) |
For bivariate - subgroup analysis | \(\checkmark\) | \(\times\) | \(\times\) |
For bivariate - univariate meta-regression | \(\checkmark\) | \(\times\) | \(\times\) |
For bivariate - comparative accuracy of 2+ tests | \(\checkmark\) | \(\times\) | \(\times\) |
Model not assuming perfect gold standard (LCM) | \(\checkmark\) | \(\times\) | \(\checkmark\) |
For LCM - model multiple reference tests | \(\checkmark\) | \(\times\) | \(\times\) |
For LCM - subgroup analysis | \(\times\) | \(\times\) | \(\times\) |
For LCM - univariate meta-regression | \(\times\) | \(\times\) | \(\times\) |
For LCM - comprehensive assessment of model fit | \(\checkmark\) | \(\times\) | \(\times\) |
Interactive layout / pop-up menus | \(\checkmark\) | \(\times\) | \(\times\) |
Risk of bias and quality assessment on plots | \(\checkmark\) | \(\checkmark\) | \(\times\) |
Appropriate restrictions in place | \(\checkmark\) | \(\times\) | \(\times\) |