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Whole Genome Sequencing
A procedure that can determine the DNA sequence for nearly the entire genome of an individual.
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Glossary Term
A procedure that can determine the DNA sequence for nearly the entire genome of an individual.
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Pertaining to a portion of the whole; any one of two or more samples of something, of the same volume or weight.
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A statistical method of partitioning a sample of data into subsets such that the analysis is initially performed on a single subset, while the other subsets are retained for subsequent use in confirming and validating the initial analysis.
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A family of probability density functions whose mean, median and mode are identical. The function generates a symmetrical curve, whose position and shape is determined by its location and scale parameters, the mean and standard deviation respectively. The standard normal distribution has a location parameter of 0 and a scale parameter of 1.
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A part of a thing, or of several things, taken to demonstrate or to determine the character of the whole, e.g. a substance, or portion of material obtained for use in testing, examination, or study; particularly, a preparation of tissue or bodily fluid taken for examination or diagnosis.
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A method for converting an individual score into a standard form. While similar to a z-score, t-score is used when the conversion is made without knowledge of the population standard deviation and mean.