title: How to Calculate Sample Size for an Experiment: A Case-Based Description.
abstract: This is the first in a series of articles devoted to a simplified description of experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation, using actual laboratory data as examples. The present article deals with sample size calculation for a single factor experiment and for a repeated measures design.
authors.affiliation: a Section of Biostatistics, Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center , New Orleans , LA 70112 , USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mera
authors.affiliation: b Clinical Trials Unit, Department of Ophthalmology , New Orleans , LA 70112 , USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.affiliation: c Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, LSU Medical Center , New Orleans , LA 70112 , USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Prasad
keywords: Experiments; Power; Repeated measures; Sample size; Treatment effect