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Although not commonly considered a clinical subject, statistics and epidemiology form the cornerstone of clinical practice. An understanding of statistical principles is necessary to comprehend the published literature and practice in a rational manner. The purpose of this chapter is to review some of the basic statistical principles and formulas. More in-depth discussion can be obtained in texts of biostatistics.
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Varon, J., Fromm, R.E. (2014). Statistics and Epidemiology: Facts and Formulas. In: Acute and Critical Care Formulas and Laboratory Values. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7510-1_14
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