The Detection of Defective Members of Large Populations

@article{Dorfman1943TheDO,
  title={The Detection of Defective Members of Large Populations},
  author={Robert Dorfman},
  journal={Annals of Mathematical Statistics},
  year={1943},
  volume={14},
  pages={436-440}
}
  • R. Dorfman
  • Published 1 December 1943
  • Mathematics
  • Annals of Mathematical Statistics
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