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Sample Size and Power

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<strong>Power</strong> is Affected by…..• Variation in the outcome (σ 2 )– ↓σ 2 → power ↑• Significance level (α)– ↑α →power ↑• Difference (effect) to be detected (δ)– ↑δ →power ↑• One-tailed vs. two-tailed tests– <strong>Power</strong> is greater in one-tailed tests than incomparable two-tailed tests

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