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Estimation

Estimation

Any non-trivial statistical procedure that assigns to an unknown quantity (parameter) a plausible value on the basis of appropriate and pertinent data collected in a proper random sample.


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How much does running a lab cost ?

... to write a business plan for a fake biotech startup. I'm a bit confused with the numbers, and would appreciate it if somebody could give me some estimations about the costs of running a research lab : materials, equipment, rental etc. It doesn't have to be very accurate, just a rough estimation, ...

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by soungalo
Sat Dec 29, 2012 3:21 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much does running a lab cost ?
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Views: 468

How much ATP a person consumes...?

... Person need 2000 calories. ATP produces about 30 kJ/mol (?) -) calculate this into calories, divide and you're done. It will be just highly rough estimation, but with "There are a little less than 4 dietary calories " and "contain approximately 8 dietary calories" you cannot ...

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by JackBean
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:30 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: How much ATP a person consumes...?
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Re: Theories - Origin of Life

... data and phenomenon we have so far observed and has even made predictions which have come true (both in the lab and in the fossil record). In your estimation, which of these is true, or synonymous in meaning, to your words ? That you think it has explained, can explain, would explain, does explain...? ...

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by Crucible
Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:06 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Theories - Origin of Life
Replies: 548
Views: 602502

Flaws of Life in a Tube

... growth rate estimated? How can you conclude that this is applicable throughout history since the beginnings of Homo sapiens? How does this estimation account for events such as the Bubonic plague, and the recent spike in population growth since the Industrial Revolution? Posting false studies ...

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by aptitude
Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:32 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Flaws of Life in a Tube
Replies: 41
Views: 31362

Flaws of Life in a Tube

... of the earth's magnetic field 20,000 years ago would be that of a magnetic star. This supports Earth's young age, as appose to evolution's over estimation. 3)Population Statistics This science is above all the most convincing. As you can see in the chart of population growth, the human population ...

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by Tomn
Thu Oct 13, 2011 1:35 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Flaws of Life in a Tube
Replies: 41
Views: 31362
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