The Importance of Beta, the Type II Error and Sample Size in the Design and Interpretation of the Randomized Control Trial

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Abstract

Special Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — The Importance of Beta, the Type II Error and Sample Size in the Design and Interpretation of the Randomized Control Trial — Survey of 71 Negative Trials

Topics & Keywords

Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 299, Issue 13, pp. 690-694

DOI: 10.1056/nejm197809282991304

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