Table 3. Comparison of Bayesian posterior probability and Fisher exact test regarding local power and type I error.
Probability of arm B as winner | ||||
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Difference | Arm B vs. A | Bayesian posterior probability | Fisher exact test (one-sided) | |
Power | 20% | 40% vs. 20% | 4% | 0.7% |
15% | 40% vs. 25% | 11% | 2% | |
35% vs. 20% | 2% | 0.2% | ||
Type I error | 0% | 20% vs. 20% | 0.01% | <0.01% |