The "NPD ratio," widely used by yeast geneticists, is of limited applicability and is prone to falsely indicate significant crossover interference in a chi-square test. A simple, better chi-square test for interference in two-factor crosses is described.

OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to identify technical item flaws in the multiple choice questions submitted for the final exams for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. METHODS This descriptive analytical study was carried out in Islamic International Medical College (IIMC). The Data was collected from the MCQ's submitted by the faculty for the final exams for the year 2009, 2010 and 2011. T...

The common formula used for converting a chi-square test into a correlation coefficient for use as an effect size in meta-analysis has a hidden assumption which may be violated in specific instances, leading to an overestimation of the effect size. A corrected formula is provided.

Social activities are an important aspect of health and quality of life of the aging population. They are key elements in the prevention of loneliness. In order to create living environments that stimulate older adults to engage in social activities, more insight is needed in the social activity patterns of the aging population. This study therefore analyzes the heterogeneity in older adults' p...

BACKGROUND To examine the seasonality of suicides in Australia and New Zealand during the period 1981 to 1993. METHODS A chi-square test and a harmonic analysis were used to detect the seasonality of the suicide data. RESULTS The reduced amplitude and a smaller proportion of variance accounted for by seasonality suggested the seasonal effect on suicide is greatly diminished. The absence of ...

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com Abbreviations: BMI: Body Mass Index; CM: Centimeter; χ2: Chi Square; KG: Kilogram; M: Meter; MAC: Mid-Arm Circumference; MLS: Milliliters; NTDS: Neglected Tropical Diseases; OR: Odd Ratio; RPM: Revolutions Per Minute; SPSS: Statistical Package for Social Sciences; UNICEF: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund; US CIA: United States ...

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com Abbreviations: BMI: Body Mass Index; CM: Centimeter; χ2: Chi Square; KG: Kilogram; M: Meter; MAC: Mid-Arm Circumference; MLS: Milliliters; NTDS: Neglected Tropical Diseases; OR: Odd Ratio; RPM: Revolutions Per Minute; SPSS: Statistical Package for Social Sciences; UNICEF: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund; US CIA: United States ...

Objective: To determine useful and important clinical signs and symptoms for evaluation of lymphadenopathy with consideration of histopathologic findings of biopsy. Methodology: This retrospective case-series study was done on patients hospital folders who came with lymphadenopathy, Informations was collected about clinical signs, symptoms, age, gender and histopathologic findings. It was then ...

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com Abbreviations: BMI: Body Mass Index; CM: Centimeter; χ2: Chi Square; KG: Kilogram; M: Meter; MAC: Mid-Arm Circumference; MLS: Milliliters; NTDS: Neglected Tropical Diseases; OR: Odd Ratio; RPM: Revolutions Per Minute; SPSS: Statistical Package for Social Sciences; UNICEF: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund; US CIA: United States ...

This study aims to determine the contribution of kinesthetic perception rhythmic gymnastic movement structure PERSANI's hoop in South Sulawesi. research belongs type descriptive with quantitative methods. The population is PERSANI Sulawesi gymnast a sample 30 people. Data analysis techniques using analysis, normality test, linearity simple regression test computer facilities through SPSS progra...