Power and sample size for testing homogeneity of relative risks in prospective studies |
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Authors: | Nam J M |
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Affiliation: | Biostatistics Branch, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland 20892-7368, USA. namj@epndce.nci.nih.gov |
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Abstract: | Power and sample-size formulas for testing the homogeneity of relative risks using the score method are presented. The homogeneity score test (Gart, 1985, Biometrika 72, 673-677) is formally equivalent to the Pearson chi-square test, although they look different. Results of this paper may be useful in assessing the validity of the model of a common relative risk before combining several 2 x 2 tables or in designing a prospective study for detecting heterogeneity of relative risks. |
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Keywords: | Power Sample size Score test Testing homogeneity of relative risks Prospective studies |
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