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Choose between the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney (WMW) test and the van Elteren (vE) test based on stratum effect size. The WMW test is preferred for small effects, while the vE test is better for large effects in clinical trial analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Clinical Trials
  • Nonparametric Statistics

Background:

  • The Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney (WMW) test is a standard nonparametric method for comparing two groups when data is not normally distributed.
  • Stratum effects can influence treatment comparisons, necessitating adjustments in statistical analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To guide the selection between the WMW test and the van Elteren (vE) stratified WMW test.
  • To evaluate the performance of both tests under varying stratum effect sizes and data distributions.

Main Methods:

  • Simulations were conducted to compare the type I error rates and statistical power of the WMW and vE tests.
  • The study analyzed scenarios with different stratum effect sizes, data distributions, and subject-to-strata ratios.

Main Results:

  • Both the WMW and vE tests maintained acceptable type I error rates across all simulated conditions.
  • The WMW test demonstrated higher power with small stratum effects, whereas the vE test was more powerful with large stratum effects.
  • For moderate stratum effects, the choice between tests depends on data distribution shape and the ratio of strata to subjects.

Conclusions:

  • The selection of the appropriate test (WMW vs. vE) in clinical trials should be informed by the anticipated magnitude of stratum effects.
  • Simulation results provide a basis for decision-making when stratum effects are moderate, optimizing statistical power in data analysis.