Sample Size Calculation in Medical Research

The course will also explore different study designs such as clinical trials, observational studies, and surveys, and how the sample size requirements differ between them. The course will emphasize the practical application of sample size calculation and provide hands-on exercises to reinforce the concepts. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the principles of sample size calculation, the ability to perform sample size calculations, and the skills to apply this knowledge in their medical research studies.

key topics:

• Introduction to sample size calculation and its importance in medical research
• Types of studies and their respective sample size requirements
• Statistical power and its relationship with sample size
• Determining effect size and variability in order to calculate sample size
• Practical application of sample size calculation
• Reporting of sample size calculation in research publications
• Common pitfalls and errors in sample size calculation and how to avoid them
• Case studies and exercises to reinforce the concepts and application of sample size calculation in medical research studies.