KEY FEATURES: Examples for each statistical expression help readers understand complex formulas A chapter on how to use the literature for power analysis walks readers through the process of making good assumptions A chapter on how to write about power analysis offers 7 key points on what needs to be included in a power analysis

Writing About Power

Writing About Power

E. C. Hedberg

In this chapter, writing about power is addressed. The aim is to give a sense as to what is necessary to convey the careful power analysis that was performed. Often, grant applications or contract proposals have limited space for power analyses, and thus care must be taken to address everything needed by reviewers to judge the proposed design in only a couple of paragraphs.

What to Include

Chapter 8 made the point that power analyses are arguments and should be based on reasonable assumptions. Of course, the application section on power analysis should include all the assumptions. However, this is not sufficient, as a power ...

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