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Bayesian Sample Size Determination with Lowest Cost by Using Numerical Methods
Masoud Ghasemi behjani *
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‎In this article‎, ‎the method of determining the optimal sample size is based on Linex asymmetric loss function and has been expressed through Bayesian method for normal‎, ‎Poisson and exponential distributions‎. ‎The desirable sample size has been calculated through numerical method‎. ‎In numerical method‎, ‎the average posterior risk is calculated and then it is added to the Lindley linear cost function to achieve the average of the total cost‎. ‎Then‎, ‎the diagram of sample size is drawn in comparison to the average of total cost and eventually‎, ‎the optimal sample size that minimizes the cost has been achieved.

Keywords: ‎Lindely linear cost function‎, ‎normal distribution‎, ‎posterior distribition‎, ‎posterior risk‎.
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2016/10/15 | Accepted: 2017/03/15 | Published: 2017/03/15


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