Power Calculations

Overview

This is the first of three modules on power calculations. In this module, we’ll learn how to calculate the minimum detectable effect as a function of sample size.

Readings

Running Randomized Evaluations: Chapter 6

Optional: Using Randomization in Development Economics Research: A Toolkit

Lecture Slides

A handout version of the lecture slides is available here.

Empirical Exercise

The empirical exercise is available as a pdf.

A web version of the empirical exercise is available here.