Several strategies can be employed to mitigate the issue of underpowered studies:
1. Increase Sample Size: The most straightforward way to improve power is to increase the sample size. 2. Improve Study Design: Enhancing the study design, including better randomization, blinding, and control of confounding variables, can help. 3. Pooling Data: Combining data from multiple studies through meta-analysis can increase power. 4. Use of Advanced Statistical Techniques: Employing more sophisticated statistical methods can sometimes help detect effects in smaller datasets.
