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  • 1Defence Research and Development Canada, Ontario, Canada. justin.hollands@drdc-rddc.gc.ca

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Confidence intervals (CIs) in repeated measures (RM) designs were proposed by Loftus and Masson (1994).
  • Masson & Loftus (2003) suggested RM CIs for factorial designs should use the number of observations, not participants.
  • Determining the correct number of observations for specific effects in complex designs can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a general number-of-observations principle for constructing confidence intervals in repeated measures designs.
  • To explain the theoretical basis and practical application of this principle for various effect types.
  • To provide a simplified approach for calculating confidence intervals in factorial designs.

Main Methods:

  • Definition of a general number-of-observations principle.
  • Explanation of the underlying reasons for this principle.
  • Step-by-step instructions for applying the principle to construct confidence intervals.

Main Results:

  • A unified principle for determining the number of observations for confidence interval calculation in RM designs.
  • Clarification on how the number of observations relates to specific effects and overall design structure.
  • A method that simplifies the computation of confidence intervals for factorial designs.

Conclusions:

  • The general number-of-observations principle offers a more straightforward method for calculating confidence intervals in repeated measures research.
  • This approach addresses the complexities previously encountered in determining the appropriate number of observations for effect-specific CIs.
  • The presented method facilitates more accurate and accessible statistical inference in repeated measures factorial designs.