LinearR {gestate}

LinearR RCurve constructor function

Description

This creates a RCurve object for a linear recruitment distribution.
RCurve objects contain all necessary information to describe a recruitment distribution. They are a particular type of Curve object containing additional recruitment-related information, including patient numbers and the randomisation ratio.

Usage

LinearR(rlength, Nactive, Ncontrol)

Arguments

rlength

Length of recruitment.

Nactive

Number of patients recruited in the active arm.

Ncontrol

Number of patients recruited in the control arm.

Details

This RCurve is used when it is expected that patients enter a trial at a constant rate until the required number is achieved.

Author(s)

James Bell

Examples

LinearR(rlength=12,Nactive=100,Ncontrol=100)