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Relative Distribution Methods in the Social Sciences

In social science research, differences among groups or changes over time are a common focus of study. While means and variances are typically the basis for statistical methods used in this research, the underlying social theory often implies …

Spatial Distribution of Green Mold Foci in Thirty Commercial Mushroom Crops

Statistical analyses were performed on spatial distributions of mushroom green mold foci caused by Trichoderma spp. in 30 standard Pennsylvania doubles (743 $m^2$ production surface) selected at random from over 900 total crops mapped. Mapped …

Bridge Populations in the Spread of HIV/AIDS in Thailand

Objective: To determine the extent to which men provide a bridge population between commercial sex workers (CSW) and the general female population in Thailand. Design: Sexual network and serological data were collected from a systematic quota sample …