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Optimal sampling in retrospective logistic regression via two-stage method.

Chih-Yi Chien¹, Yuan-Chin Ivan Chang, Huey-Miin Hsueh

¹GELab, Institute of Bioinformatics, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.

Biometrical Journal. Biometrische Zeitschrift

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This study introduces a two-stage sequential analysis for logistic regression in epidemiological research. The method efficiently estimates sample sizes for joint confidence sets, improving statistical inference with controlled volume and coverage probability.

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Area of Science:

Epidemiological Research
Biostatistics
Statistical Inference

Background:

Case-control sampling is cost-effective but lacks fixed sample size analysis in logistic regression without prior covariance matrix knowledge.
Accurate sample size determination is crucial for reliable statistical inference in epidemiological studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a two-stage sequential analysis for logistic regression models.
To estimate optimal sample fractions and required sample sizes for a predetermined joint confidence set volume.
To provide a method for efficient data collection and statistical inference in epidemiological research.

Main Methods:

A two-stage sequential analysis approach is developed.
An interim analysis estimates the optimal sample fraction and total sample size.
Data from both stages are combined for final statistical inference.

Main Results:

The proposed two-stage procedure adequately controls the joint confidence set volume and achieves the required coverage probability.
Simulation studies validate the effectiveness of the two-stage method.
Optimal sample fractions were consistently close to one, suggesting a balanced design is often optimal.

Conclusions:

The two-stage sequential analysis is a robust method for logistic regression in epidemiology.
The procedure ensures reliable statistical inference by controlling confidence set properties.
A simplified approach using a balanced design is recommended based on the findings.