The statistics that appear on TV or in the paper tend to emphasize only the final result. Unfortunately, these final numbers mean very little apart from their contexts. Many factors influence the meaning of the results of a research study. Understanding just a few of these factors will help you determine for yourself the value of the numbers you hear on TV or read in the paper.

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