Sample Size (Basic)
Basic sample size estimation for clinical research planning.
Use Cases
- Quick sample size estimates for grant proposals
- Preliminary study design calculations
- Educational purposes for statistics training
Parameters
test_type: Type of test (t_test, chi_square, proportion)alpha: Significance level (default 0.05)power: Statistical power (default 0.80)effect_size: Expected effect sizebaseline_rate: Baseline proportion (for proportion tests)
Returns
- Required sample size per group
- Total sample size
- Statistical assumptions summary
Example
Input: Two-sample t-test, alpha=0.05, power=0.80, effect_size=0.5 Output: n=64 per group, total=128 subjects
Risk Assessment
| Risk Indicator | Assessment | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Code Execution | Python/R scripts executed locally | Medium |
| Network Access | No external API calls | Low |
| File System Access | Read input files, write output files | Medium |
| Instruction Tampering | Standard prompt guidelines | Low |
| Data Exposure | Output files saved to workspace | Low |
Security Checklist
- No hardcoded credentials or API keys
- No unauthorized file system access (../)
- Output does not expose sensitive information
- Prompt injection protections in place
- Input file paths validated (no ../ traversal)
- Output directory restricted to workspace
- Script execution in sandboxed environment
- Error messages sanitized (no stack traces exposed)
- Dependencies audited
Prerequisites
# Python dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
Evaluation Criteria
Success Metrics
- Successfully executes main functionality
- Output meets quality standards
- Handles edge cases gracefully
- Performance is acceptable
Test Cases
- Basic Functionality: Standard input → Expected output
- Edge Case: Invalid input → Graceful error handling
- Performance: Large dataset → Acceptable processing time
Lifecycle Status
- Current Stage: Draft
- Next Review Date: 2026-03-06
- Known Issues: None
- Planned Improvements:
- Performance optimization
- Additional feature support