A simple formula for the calculation of sample size in pilot studies
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sample size calculation in medical studies
optimum sample size is an essential component of any research. the main purpose of the sample size calculation is to determine the enough number of units needed to detect the unknown clinical parameters or the treatment effects or the association after data gathering. it is not uncommon for studies to be underpowered and failing to detect the existed treatment effects due to inadequate sample s...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0895-4356
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2015.04.014