FairSubset: A tool to choose representative subsets of data for use with replicates or groups of different sample sizes

High-impact journals are promoting transparency of data. Modern scientific methods can be automated and produce disparate samples sizes. In many cases, it is desirable to retain identical or pre-defined sample sizes between replicates or groups. However, choosing which subset of originally acquired...

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Published in:Journal of biological methods 2019-09, Vol.6 (3), p.1-e118
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