Question

Match the following: Type of data, Beta Level, Alpha level, effect size, type of hypothesis test, measure of precision

A) The authors state that they are looking for a 20mmHg drop in diastlic blood pressure as a measure of effectiveness for an antihypertensive drug vs placebo

B) A randomized control trial designed to assess superiority is designed for a new drug that is a modification of a previously available drug

C) Following a presumed Type 2 error, the researchers decide to use a more accurate measurement tool to assess their outcome

D) The authors state that they will accept a Type 1 error rate of 1% as a condition for statistical significance

E) A study is designed to assess whether patients adhere to their medication or do NOT adhere to their medications after an educational intervention

F) A study is powered at 80%

Answer 1

(A) The authors state that they are looking for a 20mmHg drop in diastolic blood pressure as a measure of effectiveness for an antihypertensive drug vs placebo : (a type of data,)

(B) A randomized control trial designed to assess superiority is designed for a new drug that is a modification of a previously available drug : (a measure of precision)

C) Following a presumed Type 2 error, the researchers decide to use a more accurate measurement tool to assess their outcome : (Beta level)

D) The authors state that they will accept a Type 1 error rate of 1% as a condition for statistical significance : (alpha level)

E) A study is designed to assess whether patients adhere to their medication or do NOT adhere to their medications after an educational intervention : (a type of hypothesis test)

F) A study is powered at 80% : (effect size)