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Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Clinical Epidemiology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Clinical prediction models (CPMs) integrate individual data to estimate health risks.
  • Inadequate sample sizes can lead to unstable models and imprecise performance estimates, potentially harming clinical practice.
  • Recent advancements include specific formulae for minimum sample size estimation in CPM development and validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a statistical primer on sample size calculation criteria for CPMs.
  • To detail the information needed for these calculations.
  • To illustrate the implementation of sample size methods with practical examples and review available software.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of recently developed sample size formulae for CPM development and external validation.
  • Description of data requirements for sample size calculations.
  • Illustrative worked examples and software review for implementing sample size criteria.

Main Results:

  • The primer provides a comprehensive overview of essential sample size calculation methods for CPMs.
  • It details the necessary inputs for performing these calculations accurately.
  • Worked examples and software reviews facilitate practical application and implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Adequate sample size is fundamental for the stability and precise performance estimation of CPMs.
  • This primer equips researchers with the knowledge and tools to determine appropriate sample sizes for model development and validation.
  • Utilizing the presented methods and software can enhance the clinical utility and safety of prediction models.