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Approximate sample size formulas for the two-sample trimmed mean test with unequal variances.

Wei-Ming Luh¹, Jiin-Huarng Guo

¹Institute of Education, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. luhwei@mail.ncku.edu.tw

The British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology

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This study introduces new sample size formulas for Yuen's trimmed mean test, offering a robust method for heterogeneous variances. The developed formulas require smaller sample sizes and achieve superior statistical power compared to traditional methods.

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Area of Science:

Statistics
Biostatistics
Hypothesis Testing

Background:

Yuen's two-sample trimmed mean test is a robust statistical method for comparing means, particularly effective with heterogeneous variances.
Existing methods for sample size calculation may not fully account for non-normality and unequal sample sizes, potentially leading to suboptimal power.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop novel formulas for determining the minimum sample size required for Yuen's two-sample trimmed mean test.
To provide sample size calculations applicable under conditions of unequal variances, non-normality, and unequal sample sizes.

Main Methods:

Derivation of new sample size formulas based on Yuen's trimmed mean test statistic.
Comparative analysis of sample size requirements against conventional formulas.
Simulation studies to evaluate the statistical power of Yuen's test with the proposed sample size calculations.

Main Results:

The developed formulas provide a more efficient sample size estimation for Yuen's test.
Required sample sizes are generally smaller than those from conventional formulas under various conditions.
Simulations demonstrate that Yuen's test, with sample sizes determined by the new formulas, generally achieves superior statistical power compared to the approximate t-test.

Conclusions:

The proposed sample size formulas enhance the efficiency and power of Yuen's trimmed mean test.
These formulas offer a valuable tool for researchers dealing with complex data structures, including unequal variances and non-normal distributions.
The findings suggest improved statistical inference in scenarios where traditional methods may be less effective.