The Grammar of Science: How “Robust” Are Your Study Results?

Authors

  • Jaranit Kaewkungwal Mahidol University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v18i2.275906

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Published

2025-06-28

How to Cite

Kaewkungwal, J. (2025). The Grammar of Science: How “Robust” Are Your Study Results?. Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal, 18(2), 127–132. https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v18i2.275906

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