Power Analysis Calculator

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Skill for statistical power analysis and sample size calculation

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name: power-analysis-calculator description: Skill for statistical power analysis and sample size calculation allowed-tools:

  • Bash
  • Read
  • Write metadata: specialization: scientific-discovery domain: science category: Experimental Design skill-id: SK-SCIDISC-013

Power Analysis Calculator Skill

Purpose

Calculate statistical power and required sample sizes for experimental designs to ensure adequate study power.

Capabilities

  • Calculate required sample size
  • Compute statistical power
  • Estimate effect sizes
  • Handle multiple comparisons
  • Support various designs
  • Generate power curves

Usage Guidelines

  1. Specify design type
  2. Define effect size
  3. Set alpha and power
  4. Calculate sample size
  5. Generate power curves
  6. Document analysis

Process Integration

Works within scientific discovery workflows for:

  • Study planning
  • Grant proposals
  • Protocol development
  • Design optimization

Configuration

  • Statistical test selection
  • Effect size specifications
  • Power thresholds
  • Output formatting

Output Artifacts

  • Sample size calculations
  • Power analyses
  • Effect size estimates
  • Power curves

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Last Updated:1/25/2026