Dear researchers,
I would like to get your response on how to estimate the minimal sample required for a longitudinal study.
We are currently working on mental health status of medical students in a medical college before COVID-19 outbreak and in the present scenario (longitudinal study). The total number of students participated in the before covid-19 survey was 276 (out of the total 300). We have epi info (statcalc). If i choose cross-sectional/cohort design in statcalc, what should be the exposed and unexposed group? My understanding is that depression in medical students will be the exposed group and that in the non medical (college) students will be the non exposed group. Am I right or should i opt for other options(designs) in statcalc like population survey?
Your suggestions and answers are highly welcome.
Thank you