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Benchmark Dose Tools

Benchmark Dose Software (BMDS) 3.2 - User Guide, ReadMe

The BMDS User Guide contains procedures on using the application, along with deeper and more technical reference information on dose-response concepts, models, etc. 

The ReadMe file includes a summary of what is new in the latest release, basic installation instructions, and links to key support pages on this site.

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