Power calculation for causal inference in social science: sample size and minimum detectable effect determination

This manual, developed in-house by 3ie's Eric Djimeu and Deo-Gracias Houndolo, presents the basic statistical concepts used in power calculations for experimental design. The authors draw from real world examples to calculate statistical power for individual and cluster randomised controlled trials. The manual is accompanied by the Sample size and minimum detectable effect calculator©, a free online tool developed by the authors that allows users to work directly with each of the formulae presented in the manual.

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Power calculation for causal inference in social science: sample size and minimum detectable effect determination

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Understanding NRLM’s Impact on Livelihoods and Social Outcomes: A Unifying Framework

The effects of democracy and freedom interventions in democratic backsliding contexts: A rapid evidence assessment

Findings from a qualitative analysis of ADN Dignidad Program in Colombia

Learning from collective-led sanitation enterprises in urban Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Telangana

Use of performance-based contracts for road maintenance projects: a rapid evidence assessment

Tools

Power calculation for causal inference in social science: sample size and minimum detectable effect determination

3ie Working Paper 26

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