TableĀ 2

Proportion of statistically significant meta-analyses where both the 95% CIs and PIs excluded the null

Statistically significant meta-analysesEstimated heterogeneity I2
I2=0*I2>0>0 and <30%30% to 60%>60%
N441479123150206
Both 95% CI and 95% PI excluded null, n (%)112 (25.4)132 (27.6)88 (71.5)39 (26.0)5 (2.4)
  • *When the estimated heterogeneity I2 was equal to 0, I2=20% was imputed for the calculation of the PI.

  • PI, prediction interval.