One-Way ANOVA Sample Size Calculator

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Calculate the sample size needed to compare means across three or more independent groups using an F-test.

Study Parameters

Cohen's f guidelines:

Small: f = 0.10 | Medium: f = 0.25 | Large: f = 0.40

f = sigma_m / sigma, where sigma_m is the SD of group means

Results

Required Sample Size

30129

Group 1: 10043 | Group 2: 10043 | Group 3: 10043

Achieved Power

0.0%

Effect Size

0.250

Method: One-Way ANOVA (F-test approximation)
Per group10043
Number of groups3
Cohen's f0.250
df1 (between)2
df2 (within)30126
  • Independent observations
  • Normally distributed outcomes in each group
  • Equal variances (homoscedasticity) across groups
  • Equal group sizes (balanced design)
Formula
lambda = N * f^2, Power = P(F_{g-1, N-g, lambda} > F_{alpha, g-1, N-g})
References
  1. Cohen J (1988). Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences, 2nd ed. Erlbaum.