I am analyzing data in Mix Linear Model, I want to know how to calculate the statistic power of Mix Linear Model? Is it similar to calculating statistic power of mix design ANOVA?
It depends. For a simple design with complete balance power could be similar to ANOVA, but for more complicated designs it won't be. There are some short-cut approaches but for anything complicated the best solution is usually to use simulations.
I believe the shortcuts Thom Baguley referred to involve estimating sample size as you would if the data did not have a multilevel structure, and then applying a correction factor. The attached image shows a page from Jos Twisk's introductory book on multilevel models that gives some more info about that. HTH.
Twisk, J. W. (2006). Applied multilevel analysis: a practical guide for medical researchers. Cambridge university press.
You can use simulation or analytic methods to calculate the statistical power of a mixed linear model. Here are the general steps for both approaches:
Simulation-based method: a. Define the simulation parameters: This includes the sample size, the number of groups, the effect size, the covariance structure, and the significance level. b. Generate simulated data: Simulate data sets based on the defined parameters. Use a mixed linear model to estimate the fixed and random effects. c. Repeat the simulation: Repeat the simulation process multiple times (e.g., 1000 times) to get an estimate of the power.d. Calculate the power: Calculate the proportion of simulations that reject the null hypothesis (i.e., statistical power).
Analytic-based method: a. Calculate the effect size: Estimate the effect size (Cohen's d) based on the expected mean differences and the standard deviation. b. Determine the significance level: Choose the desired significance level (e.g., alpha = 0.05).c. Determine the sample size: Choose an appropriate sample size for the study.d. Estimate the variance components: Use the estimated variance components to calculate the power using a power analysis tool or software.
Both methods require knowledge of the parameters of the mixed linear model, including the variance components, which can be estimated using maximum likelihood or restricted maximum likelihood methods. Additionally, various software packages are available to calculate the statistical power of mixed linear models, such as SAS, R, and SPSS.