Grammar of Science: To Boost “Odds” to Reduce “Risks” and to Avoid “Hazards”

Authors

  • Jaranit Kaewkungwal Mahidol University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v11i3.263056

Abstract

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Published

2018-09-27

How to Cite

Kaewkungwal, J. (2018). Grammar of Science: To Boost “Odds” to Reduce “Risks” and to Avoid “Hazards”. Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal, 11(3), 22–26. https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v11i3.263056

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Invited article