Date

3-2010

Degree Name

BS in Statistics

Department

Statistics Department

Advisor(s)

Karen McGaughey

Abstract

Statistical power is something that has to be considered when designing an experiment. The power is used to determine the usefulness of the test. In this paper the concept of power and what it is will be discussed. A general ANOVA test and a Chi Squared test will be discussed in greater depth. Computers make these power calculations relatively easy to compute, considering they are used right. SAS and R both have the capabilities to make these calculations for a different variety of tests. Calculating power for a general ANOVA test and a Chi Squared test using these programs are shown. Also a catalog of all possible tests in SAS and R is provided.