Basic methods to compute required sample sizes are well understood and supported by widely available software. However, researchers often oversimplify their sample size calculations, overlooking ...

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The first step in using this formula is finding the Z-score based on your desired confidence level. You can use an online Z-score table or refer to Excel’s built-in NORM.S.INV() function. To find the ...

Accurate sample size estimation is a cornerstone of successful Institutional Review Board (IRB) proposals, as it establishes the feasibility of clinical studies and ensures they are sufficiently ...

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Background Some have argued that pilot trials have little value for informing the expected effect size of a subsequent large trial. This study aims to empirically evaluate the roles of pilot trials in ...

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There’s a common popular science demonstration involving “soap boats,” in which liquid soap poured onto the surface of water creates a propulsive flow driven by gradients in surface tension. But it ...

Abstract: The discrepancy between global economic growth and environmental degradation has become increasingly pronounced, and the calculation of green economic efficiency has become a key issue. In ...

In just about any discussion of a poll about the very close presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, you’ll hear ...