Environment Quote by Samuel Wilson
“It is important to consider whether the sample size selected by the Environmental Genome Project will provide sufficient power to discover most alleles relevant to gene-environment interactions.”
About This Quote
Source Scientific paper: Environmental Genome Project methodology discussion, 2000s
Assessing if the project's sample size is large enough to detect most relevant gene‑environment alleles.
In simple terms: Check if sample size can find key genetic links.
Ensure study power before conclusions.
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When to use this quote
- clinical trials
- public health studies
- policy recommendations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the minimum viable sample?
- How to balance cost and discovery?
Large samples may be costly and still miss rare variants.