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Sample size for Comparison of proportions

Input
Type I error - Alpha: 
Type II error - Beta:
First proportion (%): 
Second proportion (%): 
Ratio of sample sizes in Group 1 / Group 2: 
Result
Number of cases required in group 1:
Number of cases required in group 2:
Total sample size (2 groups together):

For details, see the MedCalc manual: Sample size: Comparison of two proportions.

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