Researchers, as a whole, tend to underestimate the need for power. I'm just now starting to get it.
I recently gave a brief, easy-to-follow presentation on statistical power, it's importance, and how to go about getting it.
Hope you find it useful.
CROSSOVER STUDY DESIGN, DESIGN OF PHARMACOKINETIC STUDIES, FACTORS INFLUENCING BIOAVAILABILITY STUDIES, STUDY DESIGN, PARALLEL DESIGN, CROSS-OVER STUDIES, LATIN SQUARE DESIN, TWO-PERIOD CROSSOVER STUDY DESIGN, BALANCED INCOMPLETE BLOCK DESIGN (BIBD), REPLICATE CROSSOVER STUDY DESIGN , DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PARALLEL AND CROSSOVER STUDY DESIGN.
CROSSOVER STUDY DESIGN, DESIGN OF PHARMACOKINETIC STUDIES, FACTORS INFLUENCING BIOAVAILABILITY STUDIES, STUDY DESIGN, PARALLEL DESIGN, CROSS-OVER STUDIES, LATIN SQUARE DESIN, TWO-PERIOD CROSSOVER STUDY DESIGN, BALANCED INCOMPLETE BLOCK DESIGN (BIBD), REPLICATE CROSSOVER STUDY DESIGN , DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PARALLEL AND CROSSOVER STUDY DESIGN.
Randomization is the process by which allocation of subjects to treatment groups is done by chance, without the ability to predict who is in what group. It is done in clinical trials. This presentation describes the methods of randmization used in clinical trials.
Statistical tests of significance and Student`s T-TestVasundhraKakkar
Statistical tests of significance is explained along with steps involve in Statistical tests of significance and types of significance test are also mentioned. Student`s T-Test is explained
This presentation will address the issue of sample size determination for social sciences. A simple example is provided for every to understand and explain the sample size determination.
Through this ppt you could learn what is Wilcoxon Signed Ranked Test. This will teach you the condition and criteria where it can be run and the way to use the test.
Statistical power lays a foundation for a successful clinical trial, thus affecting all clinical trial professionals. Underpowered studies have a higher risk of not showing a statistically significant effect at the end of the study; whereas overpowered studies can lead to unreasonably large sample sizes, unnecessary risk to patients, and added expense. This webinar will address the basics of statistical power for non-statisticians, highlighting what you need to know about statistical power, how it affects your clinical trial, and what to ask for from your statistician.
Randomization is the process by which allocation of subjects to treatment groups is done by chance, without the ability to predict who is in what group. It is done in clinical trials. This presentation describes the methods of randmization used in clinical trials.
Statistical tests of significance and Student`s T-TestVasundhraKakkar
Statistical tests of significance is explained along with steps involve in Statistical tests of significance and types of significance test are also mentioned. Student`s T-Test is explained
This presentation will address the issue of sample size determination for social sciences. A simple example is provided for every to understand and explain the sample size determination.
Through this ppt you could learn what is Wilcoxon Signed Ranked Test. This will teach you the condition and criteria where it can be run and the way to use the test.
Statistical power lays a foundation for a successful clinical trial, thus affecting all clinical trial professionals. Underpowered studies have a higher risk of not showing a statistically significant effect at the end of the study; whereas overpowered studies can lead to unreasonably large sample sizes, unnecessary risk to patients, and added expense. This webinar will address the basics of statistical power for non-statisticians, highlighting what you need to know about statistical power, how it affects your clinical trial, and what to ask for from your statistician.
Explains use of statistical power, inferential decision making, effect sizes, confidence intervals in applied social science research, and addresses the issue of publication bias and academic integrity.
About CORE:
The Culture of Research and Education (C.O.R.E.) webinar series is spearheaded by Dr. Bernice B. Rumala, CORE Chair & Program Director of the Ph.D. in Health Sciences program in collaboration with leaders and faculty across all academic programs.
This innovative and wide-ranging series is designed to provide continuing education, skills-building techniques, and tools for academic and professional development. These sessions will provide a unique chance to build your professional development toolkit through presentations, discussions, and workshops with Trident’s world-class faculty.
For further information about CORE or to present, you may contact Dr. Bernice B. Rumala at Bernice.rumala@trident.edu
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
2020 trends in biostatistics what you should know about study design - slid...nQuery
2020 Trends In Biostatistics - What you should know about study design.
In this free webinar you will learn about:
-Adaptive designs in confirmatory trials
-Using external data in study planning
-Innovative designs in early-stage trials
To watch the full webinar:
https://www.statsols.com/webinar/2020-trends-in-biostatistics-what-you-should-know-about-study-design
TEST #1Perform the following two-tailed hypothesis test, using a.docxmattinsonjanel
TEST #1
Perform the following two-tailed hypothesis test, using a .05 significance level:
· Intrinsic by Gender
· State the null and an alternate statement for the test
· Use Microsoft Excel (Data Analysis Tools) to process your data and run the appropriate test. Copy and paste the results of the output to your report in Microsoft Word.
· Identify the significance level, the test statistic, and the critical value.
· State whether you are rejecting or failing to reject the null hypothesis statement.
· Explain how the results could be used by the manager of the company.
TEST #2
Perform the following two-tailed hypothesis test, using a .05 significance level:
· Extrinsic variable by Position Type
· State the null and an alternate statement for the test
· Use Microsoft Excel (Data Analysis Tools) to process your data and run the appropriate test.
· Copy and paste the results of the output to your report in Microsoft Word.
· Identify the significance level, the test statistic, and the critical value.
· State whether you are rejecting or failing to reject the null hypothesis statement.
· Explain how the results could be used by the manager of the company.
GENERAL ANALYSIS (Research Required)
Using your textbook or other appropriate college-level resources:
· Explain when to use a t-test and when to use a z-test. Explore the differences.
· Discuss why samples are used instead of populations.
The report should be well written and should flow well with no grammatical errors. It should include proper citation in APA formatting in both the in-text and reference pages and include a title page, be double-spaced, and in Times New Roman, 12-point font. APA formatting is necessary to ensure academic honesty.
Be sure to provide references in APA format for any resource you may use to support your answers.
Making Inferences
When data are collected, various summary statistics and graphs can be used for describing data; however, learning about what the data mean is where the power of statistics starts. For example, is there really a difference between two leading cola products? Hypothesis testing is an example of making these types of inferences on data sets.
Hypothesis Tests
Claims are made all the time, such as a particular light bulb will last a certain number of hours.
Claims like this are tested with hypothesis testing. It is a straight forward procedure that consists of the following steps:
1. A claim is made.
2. A value for probability of significance is chosen.
3. Data are collected.
4. The test is performed.
5. The results are analyzed.
Hypothesis tests are performed on the mean of the population. µ
It is not possible to test the full population. For example, it would be impossible to test every light bulb. Instead, the hypothesis test is performed on a sample of the population.
Setting up a Hypothesis Test
When performing hypothesis testing, the test is setup with a null hypothesis (or claim) and the alternative hypothesis. ...
Nowadays Scientists using laboratory animals are under increasing pressure to justify their sample sizes using a ‘‘power analysis’’ to improve study reproducibility and from ethical point of view too.
In this presentation, I review the three methods currently used to determine sample size: ‘‘tradition’’ or ‘‘common sense’’, the ‘‘resource equation’’ and the ‘‘power analysis’’.
Techniques to optimize the pagerank algorithm usually fall in two categories. One is to try reducing the work per iteration, and the other is to try reducing the number of iterations. These goals are often at odds with one another. Skipping computation on vertices which have already converged has the potential to save iteration time. Skipping in-identical vertices, with the same in-links, helps reduce duplicate computations and thus could help reduce iteration time. Road networks often have chains which can be short-circuited before pagerank computation to improve performance. Final ranks of chain nodes can be easily calculated. This could reduce both the iteration time, and the number of iterations. If a graph has no dangling nodes, pagerank of each strongly connected component can be computed in topological order. This could help reduce the iteration time, no. of iterations, and also enable multi-iteration concurrency in pagerank computation. The combination of all of the above methods is the STICD algorithm. [sticd] For dynamic graphs, unchanged components whose ranks are unaffected can be skipped altogether.
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Empowering the Data Analytics Ecosystem: A Laser Focus on Value
The data analytics ecosystem thrives when every component functions at its peak, unlocking the true potential of data. Here's a laser focus on key areas for an empowered ecosystem:
1. Democratize Access, Not Data:
Granular Access Controls: Provide users with self-service tools tailored to their specific needs, preventing data overload and misuse.
Data Catalogs: Implement robust data catalogs for easy discovery and understanding of available data sources.
2. Foster Collaboration with Clear Roles:
Data Mesh Architecture: Break down data silos by creating a distributed data ownership model with clear ownership and responsibilities.
Collaborative Workspaces: Utilize interactive platforms where data scientists, analysts, and domain experts can work seamlessly together.
3. Leverage Advanced Analytics Strategically:
AI-powered Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like data cleaning and feature engineering, freeing up data talent for higher-level analysis.
Right-Tool Selection: Strategically choose the most effective advanced analytics techniques (e.g., AI, ML) based on specific business problems.
4. Prioritize Data Quality with Automation:
Automated Data Validation: Implement automated data quality checks to identify and rectify errors at the source, minimizing downstream issues.
Data Lineage Tracking: Track the flow of data throughout the ecosystem, ensuring transparency and facilitating root cause analysis for errors.
5. Cultivate a Data-Driven Mindset:
Metrics-Driven Performance Management: Align KPIs and performance metrics with data-driven insights to ensure actionable decision making.
Data Storytelling Workshops: Equip stakeholders with the skills to translate complex data findings into compelling narratives that drive action.
Benefits of a Precise Ecosystem:
Sharpened Focus: Precise access and clear roles ensure everyone works with the most relevant data, maximizing efficiency.
Actionable Insights: Strategic analytics and automated quality checks lead to more reliable and actionable data insights.
Continuous Improvement: Data-driven performance management fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Sustainable Growth: Empowered by data, organizations can make informed decisions to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
By focusing on these precise actions, organizations can create an empowered data analytics ecosystem that delivers real value by driving data-driven decisions and maximizing the return on their data investment.
Opendatabay - Open Data Marketplace.pptxOpendatabay
Opendatabay.com unlocks the power of data for everyone. Open Data Marketplace fosters a collaborative hub for data enthusiasts to explore, share, and contribute to a vast collection of datasets.
First ever open hub for data enthusiasts to collaborate and innovate. A platform to explore, share, and contribute to a vast collection of datasets. Through robust quality control and innovative technologies like blockchain verification, opendatabay ensures the authenticity and reliability of datasets, empowering users to make data-driven decisions with confidence. Leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance the data exploration, analysis, and discovery experience.
From intelligent search and recommendations to automated data productisation and quotation, Opendatabay AI-driven features streamline the data workflow. Finding the data you need shouldn't be a complex. Opendatabay simplifies the data acquisition process with an intuitive interface and robust search tools. Effortlessly explore, discover, and access the data you need, allowing you to focus on extracting valuable insights. Opendatabay breaks new ground with a dedicated, AI-generated, synthetic datasets.
Leverage these privacy-preserving datasets for training and testing AI models without compromising sensitive information. Opendatabay prioritizes transparency by providing detailed metadata, provenance information, and usage guidelines for each dataset, ensuring users have a comprehensive understanding of the data they're working with. By leveraging a powerful combination of distributed ledger technology and rigorous third-party audits Opendatabay ensures the authenticity and reliability of every dataset. Security is at the core of Opendatabay. Marketplace implements stringent security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular vulnerability assessments, to safeguard your data and protect your privacy.
Levelwise PageRank with Loop-Based Dead End Handling Strategy : SHORT REPORT ...Subhajit Sahu
Abstract — Levelwise PageRank is an alternative method of PageRank computation which decomposes the input graph into a directed acyclic block-graph of strongly connected components, and processes them in topological order, one level at a time. This enables calculation for ranks in a distributed fashion without per-iteration communication, unlike the standard method where all vertices are processed in each iteration. It however comes with a precondition of the absence of dead ends in the input graph. Here, the native non-distributed performance of Levelwise PageRank was compared against Monolithic PageRank on a CPU as well as a GPU. To ensure a fair comparison, Monolithic PageRank was also performed on a graph where vertices were split by components. Results indicate that Levelwise PageRank is about as fast as Monolithic PageRank on the CPU, but quite a bit slower on the GPU. Slowdown on the GPU is likely caused by a large submission of small workloads, and expected to be non-issue when the computation is performed on massive graphs.
2. TOPICS
What is Statistical Power? Why is it important?
Estimating Statistical Power
Useful Software
An example: Mobile Health study
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3. WHAT IS POWER?
Power = the probability of correctly rejecting a false null
hypothesis (when the alternative hypothesis is true)
Power = 1 - β
More powerful experiment = better chance of rejecting a false null
hypothesis
Thus, reducing the likelihood of Type II error
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4. WHAT IS POWER?
Statistical power can help answer questions like these:
How large must my sample size be?
How should I design my experiment?
Which measures/test should I use?
I can get about X amount of people in my study, will I have
enough power?
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5. ESTIMATING STATISTICAL
POWER
One should estimate statistical power during the design phase of
the study
Especially after:
Selecting measures
Choosing a valid statistical test
Power can be estimated for many types of tests (t-Tests, ANOVA,
regression, etc.)
Very common in treatment effectiveness research
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6. ESTIMATING STATISTICAL
POWER
It’s OK to try out different designs and statistical tests
in the search for the most powerful or practical study.
However, these trials must be done before conducting
the study.
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7. ONE WAY TO ESTIMATE POWER
Use population means and standard deviations (or best guesses)
Example: Say you want to assign 20 individuals to two groups,
control (C) and treatment (T)*.
Table 1: Population Parameters
Mean
Standard
Deviation
Control 9.64 3.17
Treatment 6.58 3.03
Step 1. Draw 20 random
observations from a population
with scores like the C group
Step 2. Draw 20 random
observations from a population
with scores like the T group
Step 3. Calculate the t statistic
Step 4. Repeat above steps 9,999
more times
To estimate how much power this study
will have, you can follow these steps
*Example from Howell (2013)
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8. ONE WAY TO ESTIMATE POWER
86% of the results greater than
2.024
Power (given the parameter
estimates) is .86
*Howell (2013), pg 221
Out of the
10,000 t values,
how many are
greater than
tcrit(38) = 2.024?
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9. THE TRADITIONAL WAY
We know that power depends on the degree of overlap between
sampling distributions
*Howell (2013), pg 222
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10. THE TRADITIONAL WAY
Overlap/power depends on:
Statistical test
Alpha level
Sample size
Effect size (ES)
μT – μC
σ
Means for treatment and
control populations
Pooled standard
deviation
ES =
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11. USEFUL SOFTWARE
Commercial:
SAS sample and power size
PASS sample size software
Free:
R package pwr
G*Power
And many more!
I will be using G*Power to illustrate an example
Download G*Power here:
http://www.gpower.hhu.de/
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12. MOBILE HEALTH STUDY
Research Question:
Will regular (text) messages and targeted messages increase drug
adherence for adult patients with diabetes when compared to
diabetic patients who do not receive messages?
Control Group (G1): No messages
Treatment Group 1 (G2): regular messages
Treatment Group 2 (G3): targeted messages
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13. MOBILE HEALTH STUDY
What we know
Dependent variable: drug adherence (range=5-25)
Independent variables: G1, G2, G3
Minimally importance difference: 3
(a difference of 3 points is needed to show clinical significance)
Want power = .80
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14. MOBILE HEALTH STUDY
1. Choose test
Here, we will be using an
omnibus F test of a one-
way ANOVA with 3 levels
(or groups)
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16. MOBILE HEALTH STUDY
2. Determine
the effect size
Means and standard
deviations are
guided by our
hypotheses and
previous research
SD = 3
Means:G1= 12,
G2 = 13, & G3 = 15
*change power and
group size
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17. MOBILE HEALTH STUDY
3. Calculate
estimates
Our results:
To achieve a power
of .80 and given the
parameter
estimates,
We will need at least
60 patients (20 per
group) in the study
*note effect size
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19. A NOTE ON PRACTICALITY
That last test (with ES = .20) calls for a total sample size of 246
patients.
What if that’s not feasible?
You can:
Revisit your study design
Revise hypotheses, attempt other tests, change measures,
etc.
Or, work backwards. Estimate power from a sample size that is
practical
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20. REFERENCES
Howell, D., C. (2013). Power. In J. D. Hage (Ed.).
Statistical methods for psychology (8th ed., pp. 229-
249). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Kraemer, H. C., Thiemann, S. (1987). How many
subjects? Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
Lipsey, M. W. (1990). Design sensitivity: Statistcal
power or experimental research. Newbury Park, CA:
Sage Publications, Inc.
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21. BIG THANKS
To Dr. Philippe Gaillard for his wonderful guidance (and books!)
Also to the STAT 7970 class - wonderful audience.
To contact me
email - cdatubo@gmail.com
visit - http://cdatubo.weebly.com/
connect - http://www.linkedin.com/in/cdatubo
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Editor's Notes
We’re trained to think about significance level or reducing Type I error (finding a difference that is not there)
Rarely trained to consider an equally important topic which is NOT finding a difference that IS there (Type II error)
Knowing the degree of statistical power can lead to a more efficient use of the researchers resources (e.g., not wasting money on small samples that give unreliable results or large samples that are unnecessary)
Knowing the degree of statistical power can lead to a more efficient use of the researchers resources (e.g., not wasting money on small samples that give unreliable results or large samples that are unnecessary)
Knowing the degree of statistical power can lead to a more efficient use of the researchers resources (e.g., not wasting money on small samples that give unreliable results or large samples that are unnecessary)
control = 9.64, 3.17 (sd); treatment 6.58, 3.03(sd); 20 participants in each group
draw 20 observations from pop with similar scores to the control group and 20 from pop like treatment group. Calculate the t stat. do this 9, 999 more times (10,000 t values). Note critical value =t(38)=2.024
Note critical value is for 38 df =2.024
Recall what it looks like when we compare two sampling distributions
H0= when mu=mu0 = when null hypothesis is true
H1= when mu=mu1 = when null hypothesis is false
dark blue= alpha or probability of Type I (one-tailed) rejecting a true null hypothesis
Light blue = to the left of critical t value, Type II error, failing to reject false null hypothesis
Power = the probability that we will correctly reject a false null hypothesis
Power is affected by alpha (or significance level), the true alternative hypothesis, the sample size, and statistical test
Rules of thumb:
Smaller significance level, the larger the necessary sample size
Two-tailed tests need larger sample sizes than one-tailed
The smaller the effect size, the larger the necessary sample size