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. 1983 May;45(5):1646-50.
doi: 10.1128/aem.45.5.1646-1650.1983.

Computation of most probable numbers

E Russek, R R Colwell

Computation of most probable numbers

E Russek et al. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1983 May.

Abstract

A rapid computational method for maximum likelihood estimation of most-probable-number values, incorporating a modified Newton-Raphson method, is presented. The method offers a much greater reliability for the most-probable-number estimate of total viable bacteria, i.e., those capable of growth in laboratory media.

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