What Prior Knowledge Is Required to Use a Phylochip to Study

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Essay

What prior knowledge is required to use a phylochip to study the abundance of the different microbes present within a microbial community? How does this cause bias when using a phylochip to analyze microbial community structure?

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Definitions:

Reliability

The extent to which a test or other measuring instrument yields consistent results.

Self-report

A method of gathering data in which individuals provide information about themselves, often used in surveys and questionnaires.

Selye's Theory

A concept introduced by Hans Selye that defines stress as a nonspecific response of the body to any demand placed upon it, highlighting stages like alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Stress

A physical or emotional response to demands or pressures, which can affect mental and physical well-being.