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Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Statistical Methods

Background:

  • Diagnostic tests often involve multiple observations per subject, leading to clustered binary data.
  • Existing sample size calculation methods may not adequately account for this clustered nature and varying observations.
  • Accurate sample size estimation is crucial for reliable diagnostic test evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel sample size calculation approach for estimating sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests with multiple observations per subject.
  • To develop a sample size formula that accounts for clustered binary data and varying number of observations.
  • To evaluate the performance of the proposed formula compared to a standard parametric approach.

Main Methods:

  • Derivation of a sample size formula for sensitivity and specificity using the sign test for clustered binary data.
  • Accounting for multiple observations per subject and potential variations in their number.
  • Conducting simulation studies to assess finite sample performance and compare with a parametric method.

Main Results:

  • The proposed sample size formula demonstrated empirical powers closer to the nominal level than the parametric method.
  • Simulation studies indicated that increased variability in the number of observations per subject and higher intracluster correlation necessitate a larger sample size.
  • The new formula provides a more accurate estimation for diagnostic tests with clustered observations.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed nonparametric sample size formula is effective for diagnostic tests with multiple observations per subject.
  • The method offers improved accuracy over traditional parametric approaches, especially when observation counts vary.
  • Researchers should consider the variability of observations and intracluster correlation when designing studies for diagnostic test evaluation.