Statistical epidemiology

Statistical epidemiology is an emerging branch of the disciplines of epidemiology and biostatistics that aims to:

  • Bring more statistical rigour to bear in the field of epidemiology
  • Recognise the importance of applied statistics, especially with respect to the context in which statistical methods are appropriate and inappropriate
  • Aid and improve our interpretation of observations
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