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Interpreting skinfold sums. Use of absolute or relative typical error?

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A dual study was conducted to analyze the skinfolds of athletes before general index of measurement and the application of typical errors that are either relative or absolute. The results suggest that the application of absolute typical error is incorrect while dealing with athlete anthropometry.

Author: Gore, Christopher J., Woolford, Sarah M.
Publisher: Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Publication Name: American Journal of Human Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1042-0533
Year: 2004
Science & research, Analysis, Athletes, Skinfold thickness, Body mass index

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Weight and measurements of kidneys in northwest Indian adults

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A study has been conducted to determine baseline data on kidneys from autopsies of northwest Indian adults, including weights, dimensions, and volumes for both sexes. Descriptive statistics, materials and methods are discussed.

Author: Sahni, Daisy, Jit, Indar, Sodhi, Lavina
Publisher: Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Publication Name: American Journal of Human Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1042-0533
Year: 2001
India, Statistical Data Included, Measurement, Physiological aspects, Kidneys, Kidney, Indians (Asian people), Indians

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Seasonal ecology and nutritional status of women and children in a Tanzanian pastoral community

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Comparatively dry ecological conditions are often associated with depleted fat stores among women and children in pastoral Tanzania. However, this change has been demonstrated to be small in magnitude.

Author: Sellen, Daniel W.
Publisher: Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Publication Name: American Journal of Human Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1042-0533
Year: 2000
Tanzania, Health aspects, Women, Food and nutrition

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Subjects list: Research, Anthropometry
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