Short Course: Sample Size and Power Calculations
Event description
Course Overview
Power calculations and sample size determination are essential parts of planning a scientific study. In this course (run over two days), we will introduce the basic principles of precision-based and power-based sample size calculations. Using practical examples, we will demonstrate how to perform sample size calculations for common designs in single-sample studies and for comparing groups, as well as discussing practical issues such as multiple comparisons. No knowledge of statistical software will be required.
Course Outline
This course will cover topics including:
- Introduction and motivation
- Basic principles of power and sample size calculations
- Precision-based sample size calculations
- Power-based sample size calculations
- Complex power calculations
- Practical considerations & other issues
Course Requirement: You will need to use a computer during the course.
Presenter and Expertise: Mark Donoghoe, Biostatistician, UNSW Medicine & Health Clinical Research Unit
Date: Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 May 2025
Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm – Each day
Delivery Mode: In-person (preferred) and online
Location: Wallace Wurth LG02
You will receive a certificate of completion for the course.
Note: If you have a funding support and would like to pay by "Internal Funding Payment", please contact us stats.central@unsw.edu.au
Course cancellation or postponement policy:
If the course is cancelled or postponed by Stats Central, you have the option to:
1. Keep the funds and enrol in the next available course when it is rescheduled (most preferred option), or
2. Receive a full refund of the ticket price
FAQs
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Please send us an email at: stats.central@unsw.edu.au
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