February, 2003
© 2000 Scott S. Emerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Session 4: 54
Poorly Specified Stopping Rule Approach
Based on statistical inference
Consider class of stopping rules parameterized by
·level of significance
·boundary shape functions
·number and timing of analyses
Adjust estimates, P values for stopping rules
Evaluate sensitivity of conclusions to choice of stopping rules within that class