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Statistical methods applied in microbiology and epidemiology

Those who work in any area of public health are exposed to large amounts of data and processed information. Some acquaintance with statistical methods can make that exposure more profitable. The objectives of this paper are to describe a suitable framework for governing scientific investigations which involve applied statistics, and to set down guidelines for research workers preparing material for publication. Final sections suggest further reading and give a brief description of some of the statistical software available to assist analysis.