Fundamentals of Biostatistics
Fundamentals of Biostatistics
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ISBN: 9781305268920
Author: Bernard Rosner
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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2-Proportion Test
In a 2-proportion test, two separate proportions are measured at the same time, and their similarity is evaluated. It is also known as a 2-proportion z-test, and a comparison of two different proportions is done in this method.
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Chapter 10, Problem 3P

Answer Problem 10.1 if a one-sided test with power = .8 is used and compliance is perfect.

Consider the Physicians’ Health Study data presented in Example 10.37 (p. 411).

10.1 How many participants need to be enrolled in each group to have a 90% chance of detecting a significant difference using a two-sided test with α = .05 if compliance is perfect?

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