The main aim of all observational or experimental scientific studies is to reveal scientific reality. Samples have a direct effect on the results of scientific studies. All of the guidelines… Click to show full abstract
The main aim of all observational or experimental scientific studies is to reveal scientific reality. Samples have a direct effect on the results of scientific studies. All of the guidelines in the EQUATOR network developed for observational and experimental studies include items that state how the sample size of studies was calculated and selected.1 Since type I and II errors are taken into account, the method of determining the number of samples by power analysis has become widespread. The sample size and power analysis help determine whether the hypotheses put forward about the results of the study are feasible with the available resources.2,3
               
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