Biostatistics now

Authors

  • Paola Monari Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1973-2201/3585

Abstract

This paper offers reflections on the biostatistic sciences, from their origin to the present, following the path of two historic and prestigious journals: Biometrika and Biometrics.

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Published

2010-09-30

How to Cite

Monari, P. (2010). Biostatistics now. Statistica, 70(3), 267–272. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1973-2201/3585

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