| name | sensitivity-analysis-design |
| description | Design leave-one-out, influence diagnostics, subgroup analyses, and robustness checks |
| execution | subagent |
| prompt | ./prompt.md |
| input | included_studies, potential_outliers, subgroup_variables |
| used-by | meta-analysis |
Sensitivity Analysis Design SOP
Design comprehensive sensitivity analyses to test the robustness of meta-analytic conclusions under different assumptions and exclusion criteria.
When to Use
- After primary analysis plan is established
- When outliers or influential studies are identified
- When methodological decisions could affect conclusions
Input
included_studies: List of included studies with characteristics
potential_outliers: Studies flagged as potential outliers or influential cases
subgroup_variables: Variables for pre-specified subgroup analyses
Output
Complete sensitivity analysis plan specifying each analysis, its rationale, and interpretation framework.