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Statistical Power Flashcards

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What is statistical power?

A

The probability that a test correctly detects a real effect — i.e., it rejects a false null hypothesis.

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What kind of error does statistical power help avoid?

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Type II error (failing to detect a real effect).

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How does effect size (ES) influence power?

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Larger effect sizes are easier to detect, so power increases with effect size.

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How does sample size (n) influence statistical power?

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Larger sample sizes increase power by improving precision.

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How does background variation (σ or σ²) affect power?

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More variation lowers power because it makes real effects harder to detect.

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What is a common value for significance level (α), and what happens if you increase it?

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Commonly α = 0.05; increasing it (e.g. to 0.10) increases power but also raises the chance of a Type I error.

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How does the type of statistical test used affect power?

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Some tests are more sensitive or better suited to the data, which can increase or decrease power.

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Why is adjusting α important in studies with low replication, like environmental impact assessments?

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Because power is low in such studies, increasing α (e.g. to 0.10) helps detect real effects more reliably.

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