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  • 1.  sample size for non-inferiority test of poisson or negative binomial count data

    Posted 09-11-2012 13:24
    I am looking for a reference for determining sample size for non-inferiority test involving poisson or negative binomial count data. If you have one please provide link or citation.

    Thanks,
    Bridget

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    M. Bridget Zimmerman
    Professor (Clinical)
    Univ of Iowa
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  • 2.  RE:sample size for non-inferiority test of poisson or negative binomial count data

    Posted 09-11-2012 14:31
    The following is for Poisson regression, but could be adapted to a one-sided non-inferiority test:

    Signorini, David. 1991. 'Sample size for Poisson regression', Biometrika, Volume 78, 2, pages 446-450.

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    Eric Siegel
    Biostatistician
    Univ of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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