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  • Biostatistics
  • Clinical Trials
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Accurate sample size calculation is crucial for statistical power and precise effect size estimation in research.
  • Cluster-randomized designs (CRD) present unique challenges in sample size planning due to the hierarchical nature of data.
  • Balancing statistical power, effect size accuracy, and cost is a key consideration in CRD study design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a method for optimizing sample size in cluster-randomized designs (CRD).
  • To assist researchers in identifying the most cost-effective sample size combinations for adequate effect size estimation accuracy.
  • To provide a tool for selecting sample size combinations that maximize effect size precision under budget constraints.

Main Methods:

  • The study proposes a method to determine optimal sample size in CRD by considering both the number of clusters and cluster size.
  • The method facilitates the identification of sample size combinations balancing cost, statistical power, and accuracy of effect size estimates.
  • A free computer program is available to automate the proposed sample size planning procedures for CRD.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method aids researchers in navigating the complexities of sample size determination in CRD.
  • It enables the selection of sample size configurations that are both cost-efficient and yield accurate effect size estimates.
  • Alternatively, it allows for the maximization of effect size estimation precision given a fixed research budget.

Conclusions:

  • Effective sample size planning in CRD is essential for reliable research outcomes.
  • The presented method and accompanying software offer practical solutions for researchers conducting CRD studies.
  • Optimizing sample size in CRD enhances the validity and efficiency of statistical analyses and effect size interpretation.