Elements of Medical Statistics.

Michael Hills, J. V. Smart

Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A (General) · 1964 · 43 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

N otwithstanding the dubious authenticity and numerous defects of many of the documents which at present compose the materials of the science of medical statistics, Dr Hawkins conceives that the time has arrived when its scattered fragments may with advantage be collected and formed into a system.This task, which has not hitherto been attempted, and for the accomplishment of which no little zeal, patience, and learning are required, he has executed in a manner that cannot fail to attract the warm commendations of every admirer of medico-