Group testing is a statistical method used to efficiently identify the presence of specific characteristics, such as diseases or pathogens, within a population by testing groups, or pools, of individuals rather than testing each individual separately. This approach can significantly reduce the number of tests needed, saving time and resources. ### Key Concepts of Group Testing: 1. **Pooling Samples**: In group testing, samples from a number of individuals are pooled together into a single sample.
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