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Example 1: The population from which samples are selected is {1,2,3,4,5,6}. This population has a mean of 3.5 and a standard deviation of 1.70783. The next display shows a histogram of the population.

When an experiment is reproduced we almost never obtain exactly the same results. Instead, repeated measurements span a range of values because of biological variability and precision limits of ...

Cover Story - Packaging Sterile Packaging: Sample Sizes and Statistics Determining appropriate sample sizes for operational qualifications can help manufacturers ensure sterility of medical device ...