Abstract
Microarrays permit biologists to simultaneously measure the mRNA abundance of thousands of genes. An important issue facing investigators planning microarray experiments is how to estimate the sample size required for good statistical power. What is the projected sample size or number of replicate chips needed to address the multiple hypotheses with acceptable accuracy? Statistical methods exist for calculating power based upon a single hypothesis, using estimates of the variability in data from pilot studies. There is, however, a need for methods to estimate power and/or required sample sizes in situations where multiple hypotheses are being tested, such as in microarray experiments. In addition, investigators frequently do not have pilot data to estimate the sample sizes required for microarray studies.
Recommended Citation
G. P. Page et al., "The PowerAtlas: A Power and Sample Size Atlas for Microarray Experimental Design and Research," BMC Bioinformatics, BioMed Central, Jan 2006.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2105-7-84
Department(s)
Mathematics and Statistics
Keywords and Phrases
Microarrays; MRNA Abundance; Statistical Power; Messenger RNA
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1471-2105
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 BioMed Central, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2006
