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Since W. Hollerith invented the first punched-card sorter in 1886, researchers have used various types of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic devices to relieve them of the tedious calculations which often accompany research investigations.
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Jordan, M.M., MacGregor, J. (1973). Scan: A Data-Handling System for Use in Medical Research. In: Kenedi, R.M. (eds) Perspectives in Biomedical Engineering. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01604-4_42
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