A subtype of depression identified
sciencedaily.com
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/1491937
Using surveys, cognitive tests and brain imaging, researchers have identified a type of depression that affects about a quarter of patients. The goal is to diagnose and treat the condition more precisely.
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Yes, I'm aware. Sample sizes to get a 95% confidence interval are significantly smaller in most cases than the average person thinks. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sample_size_determination and the section on required sample size for hypotheses tests. There's even sample size calculators online you can find that'll spit this number for a 95% CI out for you. Personally I think given that information, it's pretty unlikely the author made that error in a peer reviewed paper where reviewers are certainly aware as well
Thanks. :) My curiosity about the other factors remains. Perhaps they will add more information about this next time.
Yeah, that's totally fair to question. I mentioned above, but it depends on sample selection and study design moreso than the actual number 👍
Just wait until people hear about all the medical studies with sample size goals of twelve, considered an adequate sample size for medical procedure studies and medical device studies.