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Sampling for genetic variance in a plant nursery

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We are a non-profit organization, The Vetiver Network International ([login to view URL]). We promote the use of a Vetiver grass for a wide range of environmental management applications. A common concern is that Vetiver grass could turn out to be an invasive plant, if used. Based on prior genetic characterizations (a sampling of some 250 different plants from 40 different countries), we found that about 90% of the vetivers tested came from within a narrow genetic cluster that is known to be non-fertile. We call this the "Sunshine cluster". Plants in the Sunshine cluster are propagated asexually (i.e., through clonal propagation). Recently, researchers came up with a low cost, rapid test that can detect the genetic variations that characterize the Sunshine cluster. Using this test, a plant nursery would be able to take samples, have them analyzed, and receive a lab report assessing whether or not the material they are propagating comes from from the Sunshine cluster. I am awaiting the results from a survey I sent to some 40 different, interested nurseries in order to get a feel for what the perceived variability is among their Vetiver stocks (i.e., how many different cultivars they think they may have), as well as to ascertain how many different sources they may have obtained their initial stock. With that, we will need to develop a sampling protocol for the testing. My question is on how to establish the sample size for a given nursery of population X (which may range from a few thousand to over a million); and a variability, defined as the number of different cultivars recognized in that nursery, between 1 and 10? Also, I am uncertain as to how to specify the error term in estimating sample size, as it is binary question of "Yes it demonstrates the genetic mutations consistent with being within the Sunshine Cluster" or "No it doesn't".
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Hi I am a very experienced biostatistician, data scientist and biotechnologist. I have completed several PhD level thesis projects involving advanced statistical analysis of data. I have worked with data from several companies and have done projects involving high level quantitative analysis and data interpretation skills to study the trends, time behaviour and compare the variables in the data. I can do advanced level analysis in SPSS, R, PYTHON, WEKA, TABLEAU, POWER BI, and EXCEL tools like machine learning, deep learning, AI, NLP, hypothesis testing, forecasting, T-test, ANOVA etc. Looking forward to discussion, Best Regards, Suyash
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Hello sir/ma, I'm interested in taking this task up for you. I have a Master's degree in Economics and Statistics with 7years of professional experience working as a Data Analyst (in the field of Statistics). As a professional statistical analyst seeking an opportunity to provide the highest quality services in the following areas of Statistics, Data Visualization, Econometric, SPSS, STATA, AMOS, CFA&EFA analysis, SAS, Eviews, Minitab, R language, Data clustering, Mathematica and MS Excel. Looking for outstanding opportunities to apply my academic credentials coupled with my previous experiences. So get your statistical job done here! I can do: Statistical programming like C programming, Computing for Data Analysis, Time Series & Econometric, Economic Modeling, R language, and Python, Academic data analysis and report writing.
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Dear esteemed client! I am interested in your project We are a non-profit organization, The Vetiver Network International (www I am an excellent Research paper writer with a successful track record for my clients. I will write professional Research papers that ensure 100% customer satisfaction. I ensure the Research papers I write are 100% original. I boast skills such as Statistics and Statistical Analysis I further charge a friendly and negotiable price as well as unlimited revisions at no extra cost. Please consider my bid. Regards.
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Dear Vetiver Personnel, I must say this is an extremely interesting problem you have raised and though the mathematical solution is fairly straight forward, it would be highly satisfying to actually implement it in the real world situation you are currently in. Use "Stratified Sampling", however, given that this is not purely a problem of mathematics or computers, the most important task becomes to define certain key parameters listed below: 1. Number of strata (or groups) Could be number of different cultivars (up to 10), however, I would need to discuss with you to conclude. 2. Sample size in each strata (or group) Since population size is few thousands to over a million, I would ideally want to have minimum 250 samples in each strata. I suspect that 250 records for each strata (or group) may be too large for you to consider. In that case we would need minimum 25 records in each strata for the outcome to be statistically reliable. Of course we would ideally want to keep the proportions same in sample when compared to entire population. 3. Sampling Error and Parameters to evaluate population means We shall always have a sampling error as any sample across all parameters cannot be identical to population. We calculate error using Variances in sample and population. We can look to reduce this error by using bootstrap technique if required. Words are limited while responding here, kindly feel free to contact me through chat to discuss further. Thanks, Rohit A
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Hi sir I hope you're doing well. Helping you find the best sample size as well as specifying the error term would be my pleasure. I have a bachelor degree in finance which qualifies me for this position. I could send you a sample of the work if you want. Feel free to hit me up if you wanna hire me.
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