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Numerical index of the discriminatory ability of typing systems: an application of Simpson's index of diversity

P. Hunter, M. A. Gaston

1988.11.1JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.26.11.2465-2466.1988

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An index of discrimination for typing methods is described, based on the probability of two unrelated strains being characterized as the same type, which may be used to compare typing methods and select the most discriminatory system.

Abstract

An index of discrimination for typing methods is described, based on the probability of two unrelated strains being characterized as the same type. This index may be used to compare typing methods and select the most discriminatory system.

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HUNTER, P.; GASTON, M. A. Numerical index of the discriminatory ability of typing systems: An application of simpson's index of diversity. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY, 1988, 26: 2465–2466.