Sample size matters: A guide for urologists
Understanding sample size calculation is vitally important for planning and conducting clinical research, and critically appraising literature. The purpose of this paper is to present basic statistical concepts and tenets of study design pertaining to calculation of requisite sample size. This paper...
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doaj-1bebf517584e494f9d4f463c1eb6a5f02020-11-24T23:29:22ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Urology0970-15911998-38242011-01-0127450350710.4103/0970-1591.91442Sample size matters: A guide for urologistsPeter HinhSteven E CanfieldUnderstanding sample size calculation is vitally important for planning and conducting clinical research, and critically appraising literature. The purpose of this paper is to present basic statistical concepts and tenets of study design pertaining to calculation of requisite sample size. This paper also discusses the significance of sample size calculation in the context of ethical considerations. Scenarios applicable to urology are utilized in presenting concepts.http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2011;volume=27;issue=4;spage=503;epage=507;aulast=HinhEvidence-based practiceresearchstatistics |
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Indian Journal of Urology |
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Understanding sample size calculation is vitally important for planning and conducting clinical research, and critically appraising literature. The purpose of this paper is to present basic statistical concepts and tenets of study design pertaining to calculation of requisite sample size. This paper also discusses the significance of sample size calculation in the context of ethical considerations. Scenarios applicable to urology are utilized in presenting concepts. |
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Evidence-based practice research statistics |
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