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The final-size (FS) algorithm underestimates R(0) and is less powerful for analyzing infectious disease transmission compared to the transient-state (TS) and MaxDiff tests.

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Mathematical Biology
Infectious Disease Modeling

Background:

Quantifying infectious agent transmission is crucial for understanding epidemics.
The transient-state (TS) algorithm, based on the stochastic SIR model, offers time-dependent epidemic probability distributions.
Numerical limitations restrict the TS algorithm's application to small populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the errors associated with using the final-size (FS) algorithm when the final-size state is not reached.
To introduce and evaluate a new method, the MaxDiff test, for detecting transmission differences between groups.
To compare the statistical power of FS, TS, and MaxDiff tests in identifying transmission variations.

Main Methods:

Analysis of errors introduced by applying the time-independent FS algorithm in non-final-size scenarios.
Development and application of the MaxDiff test for comparing transmission rates between treatment groups.
Comparative power analysis of FS, TS, and MaxDiff tests using simulated or experimental epidemic data.

Main Results:

Methods based on the FS algorithm underestimate R(0) and exhibit biased hypothesis testing outcomes.
The FS algorithm is less powerful, particularly when transmission rates in both control and treatment groups exceed one.
The TS and MaxDiff tests demonstrate superior power in detecting differences in transmission between groups.

Conclusions:

The FS algorithm introduces significant errors and reduced statistical power when applied prematurely in epidemic modeling.
The novel MaxDiff test, alongside the TS algorithm, provides a more powerful approach for analyzing transmission dynamics and inter-group differences.
Accurate quantification of infectious disease transmission requires careful consideration of the chosen algorithmic approach and epidemic stage.