This paper describes a simple computer program for calculating the power of the F-test. The approach is based upon two independent approximations—the first, a normalization of the non-central F distribution and the second, an integration of the normal distribution. Comparison of the calculated values of power with exact values revealed a high degree of accuracy.
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