Table 5 Decision rules, alpha and beta errors for the 33 × 6 and 67 × 3 designs for the 10%, 15% and 20% GAM thresholds, assuming full sample size available for analysis
From: Precision, time, and cost: a comparison of three sampling designs in an emergency setting
| Sampling design | n | Decision rule (# of children with acute malnutrition) to reject H o | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% GAM threshold | 15% GAM threshold | 20% GAM threshold | ||
| 33 × 6 design | 198 | ≤ 13 (α = 0.06, β = 0.12) | ≤ 23 (α = 0.10, β = 0.18) | ≤ 33 (α = 0.13, β = 0.22) |
| 67 × 3 design | 201 | ≤ 13 (α = 0.05, β = 0.13) | ≤ 23 (α = 0.09, β = 0.20) | ≤ 33 (α = 0.11, β = 0.24) |