Sample Size Estimation: Ten Frequently Unanswered Questions

Sample size estimation is a critical component in designing rigorous clinical research, ensuring that studies are adequately powered to detect meaningful effects. Despite extensive literature on the topic and the availability of online resources for sample size calculation, researchers may still find the process challenging. This article addresses practical questions that radiology researchers frequently encounter, with the aim of improving awareness among both researchers and journal readers of the study design elements affecting proper sample size estimation.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Radiology
Published
2025-08-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.250239
Primary Topic
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Sample Size Estimation: Ten Frequently Unanswered Questions

John Eng, Kamyar Moradi
Radiology
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
article

Sample Size Estimation: Ten Frequently Unanswered Questions

John Eng, Kamyar Moradi
article en

Abstract

Sample size estimation is a critical component in designing rigorous clinical research, ensuring that studies are adequately powered to detect meaningful effects. Despite extensive literature on the topic and the availability of online resources for sample size calculation, researchers may still find the process challenging. This article addresses practical questions that radiology researchers frequently encounter, with the aim of improving awareness among both researchers and journal readers of the study design elements affecting proper sample size estimation.

RadiologyVol. 316(2)
Johns Hopkins University (US), Johns Hopkins Medicine (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 79%
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.