Current sample size conventions: Flaws, harms, and alternatives

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The belief remains widespread that medical research studies must have statistical power of at least 80% in order to be scientifically sound, and peer reviewers often question whether power is high enough.</p> <p>Discussio...

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Main Author: Bacchetti Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/8/17