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A practical guide to sample size calculations: Installation of the app SampSize
Laura Flight1, Steven A Julious1
1School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Pharmaceutical Statistics
|May 10, 2022
Summary
This communication updates the Sample Size App (App SampSize) instructions. It highlights new features and provides practical guidance for sample size calculations in pharmaceutical statistics.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Statistics
- Biostatistics
- Clinical Trial Design
Background:
- Previous publications in 2016 provided a guide to sample size calculations.
- Instructions for obtaining the App SampSize were included in prior articles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update instructions for obtaining the App SampSize.
- To highlight new functionalities and updates to the App SampSize.
Main Methods:
- Review of the App SampSize's previous version.
- Documentation of updates and new features.
- Revision of user instructions for app acquisition.
Main Results:
- Updated instructions for accessing the App SampSize are now available.
- New functionalities and improvements to the App SampSize have been implemented.
Conclusions:
- The updated App SampSize offers enhanced practical guidance for sample size calculations.
- Researchers can now benefit from improved features for pharmaceutical statistical analysis.
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