Normalize Plates (B-Score)

Each plate will be normalized by applying the B score. The B score algorithm uses an iterative 'median polish' procedure.

In brief, the algorithm uses robust plate, row and column estimates to eliminate plate, row and column position biases that result e.g. from egde effects.

Literature: Brideau et al., J Biomol Screen 2003; 8; 634, Tukey JW, Exploratory Data Analysis. Reading (MA): Addison-Wesley, 1977.

Note: The node expects the presence of integer columns named 'plateRow' and 'plateColumn' containing the well position.