A simple maximum probability resolution algorithm for most probable number analysis using microsoft excel

Journal of Rapid Methods and Automation in Microbiology

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 33-51

  Irwin, P ^a   Fortis, L ^a   Tu, S ^a  

^a EASTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

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EID: 0035615030     PISSN: 10603999     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4581.2001.tb00226.x     Document Type: Article

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