Название: Power and Sample Size in R
Автор: Catherine M. Crespi
Издательство: CRC Press
Год: 2025
Страниц: 371
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true), epub
Размер: 10.1 MB

Power and Sample Size in R guides the reader through power and sample size calculations for a wide variety of study outcomes and designs and illustrates their implementation in R software. It is designed to be used as a learning tool for students as well as a resource for experienced statisticians and investigators.

The book begins by explaining the process of power calculation step by step at an introductory level and then builds to increasingly complex and varied topics. For each type of study design, the information needed to perform a calculation and the factors that affect power are explained. Concepts are explained with statistical rigor but made accessible through intuition and examples. Practical advice for performing sample size and power calculations for real studies is given throughout.

The book demonstrates calculations in R using examples. Only a basic proficiency in R is assumed. We use functions from the powertools package, which was developed as a companion R package to this book, as well as other packages. There are many packages for various types of power and sample size calculations available in R, and we try to summarize available resources in each chapter. The index includes not only concepts and topics but also the R functions and packages mentioned in the book.

Topics include comparison of group means and proportions; ANOVA, including multiple comparisons; power for confidence intervals; multistage designs; linear, logistic and Poisson regression; crossover studies; multicenter, cluster randomized and stepped wedge designs; and time to event outcomes. Chapters are also devoted to designing noninferiority, superiority by a margin and equivalence studies and handling multiple primary endpoints.

By emphasizing statistical thinking about the factors that influence power for different study designs and outcomes as well as providing R code, this book equips the reader with the knowledge and tools to perform their own calculations with confidence.

Key Features:

Explains power and sample size calculation for a wide variety of study designs and outcomes
Suitable for both students and experienced researchers
Highlights key factors influencing power and provides practical tips for designing real studies
Includes extensive examples with R code