Frequency distribution histograms for the rapid analysis of data.
The mean and standard error are good representations for the response of a population to an experimental parameter and are frequently used for this purpose.  Frequency distribution histograms show, in addition, responses of individuals in the population.  Both the statistics and a visual display of the distribution of the responses can be obtained easily using a microcomputer and available programs.  The type of distribution shown by the histogram may suggest different mechanisms to be tested.
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Michigan State University-Department of Energy Plant Research Laboratory, East Lansing 48824, USA.
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Poff
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D001699:Biometry / Q000379:methods*; D003626:Data Display; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D001330:Electronic Data Processing / Q000379:methods; D016011:Normal Distribution; D010944:Plants