Estimates the sample size required to achieve an experiment with the desired power and significance levels to ascertain the desired difference in parameter.
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class(distribution), | intent(in) | :: | dist |
The distribution to utilize as a measure. |
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real(kind=real64), | intent(in) | :: | var |
An estimate of the population variance. |
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real(kind=real64), | intent(in) | :: | delta |
The parameter difference that is desired. |
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real(kind=real64), | intent(in), | optional | :: | bet |
The desired power level. The default for this value is 0.2, for a power of 80%. |
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real(kind=real64), | intent(in), | optional | :: | alpha |
The desired significance level. The default for this value is 0.05 for a confidence level of 95%. |
The minimum sample size requried to achieve the desired experimental outcome.