Power and Sample Size for Research Studies

May 9, 2018
1:30pm-5:00pm

This workshop will provide an introduction to the meaning and logic of power in research studies, and determining sample size required to achieve desired power. We'll review what power means and how it relates to statistical tests, effect sizes, standard deviations, and sample size. Emphasis will be on the basic elements of a good power analysis, applicable to any analysis technique, and several illustrative examples for specific techniques will be presented. 

Prerequisites: A working knowledge of basic statistical procedures, such as t-tests, analysis of variance and linear regression is assumed.

Instructor: Dr. Scott Richter is Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and Director of the UNCG Statistical Consulting Center. He teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in statistical methodology, and consults extensively with researchers across campus. More information can be found at http://www.uncg.edu/mat/people/people.php?username=sjricht2.