Specifying the target difference in the primary outcome for a randomised controlled trial: guidance for researchers.
BACKGROUND: Central to the design of a randomised controlled trial is the calculation of the number of participants needed. This is typically achieved by specifying a target difference and calculating the corresponding sample size, which provides reassurance that the trial will have the required sta...
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Natura: | Journal article |
Lingua: | English |
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BioMed Central
2015
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