Method glossary

power

The study's ability to detect an effect that is there; a small sample has little power.

Source

CONSORT 2025 explanation and elaboration: updated guideline for reporting randomised trials
Hopewell S, Chan AW, Collins GS, Hróbjartsson A, Moher D, Schulz KF, et al.. BMJ 2025;388:e081124
PMC11995452

Where, in the source

item 16a — Explanation (sample size calculation)

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