A Statistical Approach to Batched Prevalence Testing for Coronavirus

6 Pages Posted: 31 Mar 2020

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William Berger

University of Pennsylvania - School of Arts & Sciences

Konrad Dabrowski

Temple University

Jake Robinson

Temple University

Adam Sales

University of Texas at Austin

Date Written: March 30, 2020

Abstract

As cases of novel coronavirus mount, the ability to conduct expeditious prevalence testing becomes paramount. A statistical approach to batched prevalence testing offers a more rapid and efficient means of monitoring at-risk populations.

Keywords: coronavirus, batch testing, prevalence testing

Suggested Citation

Berger, William and Dabrowski, Konrad and Robinson, Jake and Sales, Adam, A Statistical Approach to Batched Prevalence Testing for Coronavirus (March 30, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3564340 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3564340

William Berger (Contact Author)

University of Pennsylvania - School of Arts & Sciences ( email )

Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States

Konrad Dabrowski

Temple University ( email )

Philadelphia, PA 19122
United States

Jake Robinson

Temple University ( email )

Philadelphia, PA 19122
United States

Adam Sales

University of Texas at Austin

2317 Speedway
Austin, TX Texas 78712
United States

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