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A P-value less than 0.05 may be chosen as threshold for statistical significance for the primary outcome, only if 0.05 has been used as the acceptable risk of type I error in the sample size calculation and the sample size has been reached.
The sample size estimation is based on choices regarding an acceptable risk of type 1 and 2 errors, on assumptions regarding the variation in outcome measures, and finally on the estimation of the minimal relevant difference in clinical effect between the interventions under the trial.
To decide on an acceptable risk of falsely rejecting the null hypothesis (alpha or type I error).
To decide on an acceptable risk of falsely confirming the null hypothesis (beta or type II error).
To decide on an acceptable risk of falsely rejecting the null hypothesis (alpha or type I error) (most investigators choose 5%, see 'Discussion') and an acceptable risk of falsely accepting the null hypothesis (beta or type II error) (most investigators choose 10% or 20%).
Any outcome should only be assessed using the thresholds used in the sample size calculation if there are sufficient data, i.e., that a sample size based on proper acceptable risks of type I and type II errors has been reached.
What is the more acceptable risk: the risk of taking action or not taking action?
"For years, we've regarded these as an acceptable margin of error," he said.
And where this subject is concerned, there is, she notes, "no publicly acceptable margin of error".
Given the proliferating use of trace DNA in forensics, the acceptable margin of error for genetic "matches" is a problem.
Hence, the growth of specialty funds offering higher income with the appearance of acceptable risk.
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