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		Bayesian Quantitative Decision-Making Framework for Binary and
		Continuous Endpoints // Provides comprehensive methods to
		calculate posterior probabilities, posterior predictive
		probabilities, and Go/NoGo/Gray decision probabilities for
		quantitative decision-making under a Bayesian paradigm in
		clinical trials. The package supports both single and two-
		endpoint analyses for binary and continuous outcomes, with
		controlled, uncontrolled, and external designs. For single
		continuous endpoints, three calculation methods are available:
		numerical integration (NI), Monte Carlo simulation (MC), and
		Moment-Matching approximation (MM). For two continuous
		endpoints, a bivariate Normal-Inverse-Wishart conjugate model
		is implemented with MC and MM methods. For two binary
		endpoints, a Dirichlet-multinomial model is implemented.
		External designs incorporate historical data through power
		priors using exact conjugate representations (Normal-Inverse-
		Chi-squared for single continuous, Normal-Inverse-Wishart for
		two continuous, and Dirichlet for binary endpoints), enabling
		closed-form posterior computation without Markov chain Monte
		Carlo (MCMC) sampling. This approach significantly reduces
		computational burden while preserving complete Bayesian rigor.
		The package also provides grid-search functions to find optimal
		Go and NoGo thresholds that satisfy user-specified operating
		characteristic criteria for all supported endpoint types and
		study designs. S3 print() and plot() methods are provided for
		all decision probability classes, enabling formatted display
		and visualisation of Go/NoGo/Gray operating characteristics
		across treatment scenarios. See Kang, Yamaguchi, and Han (2026)
		doi:10.1080/10543406.2026.2655410 for the methodological
		framework.
	</longdescription>
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