HPFitis

HPFitis is use of HPF (high-power field) without proper qualification, i.e. without giving the field area.

Its etiology is thought to be either:

1. Ignorance of statistics and sampling theory.
2. Laziness.
3. A combination of the above two.

It appears to have a higher incidence in math phobic individuals.

See also

• LPFitis - a related less common disease.
• Basics.