The nature of truth: Simpson's Paradox and the limits of statistical data

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Heydtmann, M [1 ]
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[1] Queen Elizabeth Hosp, Liver Res Labs, Birmingham B15 2TH, W Midlands, England
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10.1093/qjmed/95.4.247
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