The Grammar of Science: Are You Positive that Your Test is Positive?

Authors

  • Jaranit Kaewkungwal Mahidol University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v15i2.262424

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Published

2022-06-30

How to Cite

Kaewkungwal, J. (2022). The Grammar of Science: Are You Positive that Your Test is Positive?. Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal, 15(2), 64–67. https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v15i2.262424

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Invited article