Which of the Following Best Describes the Major Advantage of Using

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the major advantage of using microarrays to detect gene expression differences across the genome, as compared with hybridization technologies?

• A) Microarrays are much faster.
• B) Microarrays do not require reverse transcription in order to detect gene expression.
• C) Microarrays do not require the production of synthetic oligonuclotides.
• D) Both a and b
• E) Both b and c

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Definitions:

Operating Characteristic Curve

The operating characteristic curve is a graphical representation used in quality control to depict the probability of accepting a lot given its level of quality or defect rate.

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, also known as a "false negative" finding.

Population Mean

The average value of a property of the members of a population, which is a comprehensive collection of individuals or objects studied.

Null Hypothesis

A statement used in statistical testing that proposes there is no significant effect or difference, and any observed variation is due to chance.