Quantitative methods: Sample size calculation with STATA and R

The calculation of sample size is an essential aspect of the design of quantitative studies. An adequate sample size allows us to determine the minimum number of participants necessary to test our hypothesis of interest. Hence, we can reduce costs, maximize the use of our research resources and guar...

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Autores: Quispe, Antonio M., Pinto, Diego F., Huamán, Mariella R., Bueno, Gilda M., Valle-Campos, Andree
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:Perú
Institución:Cuerpo Médico Hospital Nacional Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo
Repositorio:Revista del Cuerpo Médico Hospital Nacional Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:cmhnaaa_ojs_cmhnaaa.cmhnaaa.org.pe:article/627
Acceso en línea:https://cmhnaaa.org.pe/ojs/index.php/rcmhnaaa/article/view/627
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Tamaño de Muestra
Diseño de Investigaciones Epidemiológicas
tamaño de efecto
Stata
R
Sample Size
Epidemiologic Research Design
effect size
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Sumario:The calculation of sample size is an essential aspect of the design of quantitative studies. An adequate sample size allows us to determine the minimum number of participants necessary to test our hypothesis of interest. Hence, we can reduce costs, maximize the use of our research resources and guarantee the feasibility of the study. Contradictorily, despite its relevance, very few researchers dominate this skill. This review aims to review the basics of sample size calculation and share Stata and R codes specifically designed to facilitate these calculations.