Standardization Framework for Living Meta-Analysis on AMORE

Standardization Framework for AMORE

Consensus built standardization framework for collaborative living meta-analysis and transparent science

Mandatory Requirements

• Update Frequency
  Maximum 24 months between analysis updates

• Pre-registration
  Meta-analysis must be pre-registered

• Pre-print Publication
  Initial results must be published on recognized pre-print server (e.g., Open Science Framework)

• Guidelines Adherence
  Must follow PRISMA or equivalent guidelines (MOOSE, MARS)

• Data Repository
  Meta-analysis data must be stored in recognized repository (e.g., Open Science Framework, Zenodo)

• Analysis Scripts
  Free software scripts must be deposited in recognized repository

• Deviation Reporting
  Supply deviation report with meta-analysis manuscript
  

Recommended Practices

• Accumulation Bias
  Develop plan to address accumulation bias in frequentist framework

• Effect Determination
  Use Bayes factor of 10 to conclude presence/absence of effects

• Null Hypothesis
  Create plan to evaluate evidence for null hypothesis

• Visualizations
  Include forest plots and funnel plots