# Meta Analysis Engine

> Skill for conducting meta-analyses of research findings

- Skill: `a5c-ai/meta-analysis-engine` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/meta-analysis-engine`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/meta-analysis-engine/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Product & Planning
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/meta-analysis-engine

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# Meta-Analysis Engine Skill

## Purpose

Conduct meta-analyses to synthesize effect sizes across studies and estimate pooled effects with heterogeneity assessment.

## Capabilities

- Extract effect sizes
- Calculate pooled estimates
- Assess heterogeneity
- Perform subgroup analyses
- Generate forest plots
- Evaluate publication bias

## Usage Guidelines

1. Extract study data
2. Calculate effect sizes
3. Pool estimates
4. Assess heterogeneity
5. Perform subgroup analyses
6. Evaluate bias

## Process Integration

Works within scientific discovery workflows for:
- Systematic reviews
- Evidence synthesis
- Research summarization
- Effect estimation

## Configuration

- Effect size metrics
- Pooling methods
- Heterogeneity tests
- Visualization options

## Output Artifacts

- Pooled estimates
- Forest plots
- Heterogeneity statistics
- Bias assessments