Question: What minimum sample size would be needed to detect a mean change of 5 units with 80% power if a two-sided test is used with
What minimum sample size would be needed to detect a mean change of 5 units with 80% power if a two-sided test is used with α = .05?
Neurology
In a 5-year follow-up of bilateral stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus among 49 patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease, investigators assessed changes in symptoms as measured by the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (range = 0 to 108, with higher values denoting more symptoms). Assume this measure follows a normal distribution. The mean score at baseline was 55.7. The standard deviation of change from baseline to 5 years was 15.3.
Step by Step Solution
3.41 Rating (167 Votes )
There are 3 Steps involved in it
Sample size is given by so w... View full answer
Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts
Document Format (2 attachments)
1427_6054778a401c4_659753.pdf
180 KBs PDF File
1427_6054778a401c4_659753.docx
120 KBs Word File
