Low statistical power undermines the purpose of scientific research; it reduces the chance of detecting a true effect. Perhaps less intuitively, low power also reduces the likelihood that a ...

In a clinical research program involving genetic analysis, the taking of a blood or tissue sample for analysis may be the first and only physical involvement of a subject in the genetic aspects of the ...

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Pew Research Center designed this study to assess the current state of online survey sampling methods – both probability-based and opt-in – and determine their accuracy on general population estimates ...

Liquid chromatography using tandem mass spectrometry detection (LC/MS/MS) is the technique of choice for small molecule bioanalyses in clinical and preclinical studies. Sample-preparation steps are ...

The National Children's Study (NCS) is a longitudinal, observational, birth-cohort study that will seek to identify the foundations of healthy adulthood by examining the effects of a broad range of ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Artist’s concept of Mars Ascent Vehicle launching with samples. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Out of 48 proposals for less-expensive, faster options for returning samples from Mars, NASA selected seven ...

An earlier concept for a Mars ascent vehicle, which would transport samples collected from the Martian surface into orbit. Those samples would be returned to Earth by another spacecraft.