Table 4

Relationship between rating down for intransitivity and the methods they described for addressing intransitivity

Mention of intransitivityOR 2.50, 95% CI 1.33 to 4.69
Consideration of effect modifiersOR 3.71, 95% CI 1.72 to 7.99
Specification of effect modifiersOR 5.13, 95% CI 2.08 to 12.63
Mention of looking for differences between the direct comparisons that inform the indirect estimateOR 3.28, 95% CI 1.18 to 9.08