The vertical line in a graphic of a systematic review represents what?
A) An odds ratio of 1
B) The 95% CI
C) The findings from an individual study
D) The amount of information in an individual study

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The vertical line in a graphic of a systematic review, often seen in a forest plot, represents an odds ratio of 1. This line indicates no effect, where the intervention being studied does not increase or decrease the odds of an outcome compared to the control.

The Vertical Line in a Graphic of a Systematic Review