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Walter Schill1, Pascal Wild, Iris Pigeot

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Statistical Software Development

Background:

  • Two-phase case-control studies offer efficient estimates compared to standard designs.
  • These designs involve stratified sampling based on outcome and covariates from initial incomplete data.
  • Study efficiency and power are influenced by sample size, sampling fractions, and regression models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a user-friendly software tool for planning two-phase case-control studies.
  • To assist researchers in selecting optimal stratification strategies for study efficiency.
  • To facilitate power calculations for two-phase study designs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a graphical user interface (GUI) software named Two-Phase Planning Tool (2P Planning Tool).
  • The tool organizes and inputs anticipated study parameters for calculating expected study metrics.
  • Output is provided in an Excel format for further analysis in statistical packages.

Main Results:

  • The 2P Planning Tool provides a normed, expected two-phase case-control study plan.
  • It is particularly useful for selecting the most effective stratification.
  • The software supports power calculations for logistic two-phase studies.

Conclusions:

  • The 2P Planning Tool enhances the planning of two-phase case-control studies.
  • It aids researchers in optimizing study design for efficiency and power.
  • The software streamlines the process of preparing data for statistical analysis and power calculations.