An analysis of variance program for the evaluation of results of parallel line assays

A program is described and illustrated for the one-way analysis of variance of parallel line assays. The procedure involves 4 distinct steps: Data input, either from a previously-prepared data file or by direct 'manual' progression with options to correct input errors; data display, in tabular form, of the results from each specimen after several available transformation options; displays of the analysis of variance table, potency ratio, and confidence limits on the basis of results selected from the data display mode; and, a standard, commercially-available plotting capability of either actual or idealized regression lines. The program provides a rapid, convenient, and accurate procedure, with a high level of operator interaction, with which to perform the somewhat cumbersome mathematical manipulations necessary for the evaluation of parallel line assay results. The availability of this program should overcome one of the problems which frequently prevents the complete analysis and validation of the results of parallel line assays.