two population--- various parameters-- sample size estimation needed for comparative study of the proprtions
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1. is 1.96* 1.96 pq/d2 formula is apt
2. weather the least prevalent parameter should be used or the highest for apt sample size
3. weather sample size derived should be distributed in two or it is for each population
not sure where you got that formula but the attached calculator gives sample size for smaller group . Then use ratio of group sizes for sample size of larger group
https://www2.ccrb.cuhk.edu.hk/stat/epistudies/x2.htm
Please check this excel from my epidemiology class, it may help you.
Hi Manu,
This is an interesting question. If the populations you intend to compare are different and the prevalence of the outcomes of interest differ, it seems inappropriate to determine the sample size of one from the other.
Maybe you could consider determining the sample size of each population independently, assuming a single arm study scenario, then comparr the two samples obtained as a double arm study.
Regards,
Hi Godfrey,
your point seems valid..... so what should i do in your opinion to determine the sample size of each population independently, assuming a single arm study
regards
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