Table 2 Description of the different models. Example code for the models is given in Additional file 2. S ij and C ij represent the sensitivity and specificity of test j in study i
From: A general framework for comparative Bayesian meta-analysis of diagnostic studies
Model | Reference standard | Model estimation |
|---|---|---|
1 | Assumed to be perfect | Independent estimation of S ij and C ij |
2 | Assumed to be perfect | Direct comparisons only |
3 | Assumed to be perfect | Direct and indirect comparisons |
4 | Allowing for imperfect reference standards | Hierarchical latent class model |
5 | Allowing for imperfect reference standards | Network-based latent class model |