Basic Statistical Concepts for Sample Size Estimation

Autor: Vithal K Dhulkhed, M G Dhorigol, Rajesh Mane, Vandana Gogate, Pavan Dhulkhed
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2008
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, Vol 52, Iss 6, Pp 788-788 (2008)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0019-5049
Popis: For grant proposals the investigator has to include an estimation of sample size .The size of the sample should be adequate enough so that there is sufficient data to reliably answer the research question being addressed by the study. At the very planning stage of the study the investigator has to involve the statistician. To have meaningful dialogue with the statistician every research worker should be familiar with the basic concepts of statistics. This paper is concerned with simple principles of sample size calculation. Concepts are explained based on logic rather than rigorous mathematical calculations to help him assimilate the fundamentals.
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