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    • Blog, Genstat

    Further inference from an ANOVA table: residual variance to standard errors and confidence intervals

    Learn how to extract valuable insights from an ANOVA table in statistics. Calculate SEM, CI, SED, and LSD...
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    • ASReml, Blog, Statistics and Computing

    How should you fit mixed models when using ASReml for data analysis?

    ASReml caters for a wide range of linear mixed models. In this article, we explore the challenges of...
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    • Blog, Statistics and Computing

    What’s the difference between an SD and an SEM?

    Learn the difference between Standard Deviation (SD) and Standard Error of the Mean (SEM) as error bars in...
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    • Blog, Statistics and Computing

    The essential role of statistical thinking in animal ethics: minimizing animal use

    Discover how statistical expertise revolutionizes ethical research by minimizing animal use and maximizing data insights....
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    • Blog, Breeding / Quantitative Genetics

    The elegance of the Breeder’s Equation

    The Breeder’s Equation is a well-known expression in quantitative genetics that is widely used to......
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    • Blog

    Unraveling breeding values: How one value depends on others

    Delve into the concept of breeding values and understand how they interconnect. Learn how linear mixed models estimate...
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    • Blog, Genstat

    ANOVA vs. linear mixed models: Choosing the right tool for your statistical analysis

    Confused between ANOVA and Linear Mixed Models? Discover the advantages and limitations of each......
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    • Blog, Statistics and Computing

    This randomization is not for you!

    In this blog, we will illustrate replication, randomization and blocking using a specific example in order to give...
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    • ASReml, Blog, Breeding / Quantitative Genetics

    The G×E interaction phenomenon

    Explore the fascinating world of G×E interaction, where genotypes respond differently to various......
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    • ASReml, Blog, Breeding / Quantitative Genetics

    ASRtriala: leveraging ASReml-R for powerful trial analysis

    ASRtriala is the newest member of VSNi’s companion packages for ASReml-R and is available as a free download....
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    • ASReml, Blog, Breeding / Quantitative Genetics

    The breeding data TRIAD: Phenotyping, Pedigree, Genotyping

    Explore the intricate world of breeding data and its three crucial components: phenotyping, pedigree, and genotyping. Discover the...
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