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David Leonhardt and the Tolerable Plague w/ Abby Cartus (06/16/22)

Death Panel

CHAPTER

Importance of Counting Methods in Epidemiology

The chapter explains the significance of counting methods in epidemiology, emphasizing the need for proper adjustments in data analysis to ensure accurate comparisons in mortality rates between different demographics. It also discusses common pitfalls like Simpson's paradox and the impact of causal structures on data interpretation.

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