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Statistical significance does not imply (forensic medical) relevance

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  1. Department of Forensic Medicine, Section on Forensic Pediatrics, Netherlands Forensic Institute, PO Box 24044, 2490 AA, The Hague, The Netherlands

    Robert A. C. Bilo & Hubert G. T. Nijs

  2. Division Specialist Services and Expertise, Team Forensic Statistics, Netherlands Forensic Institute, The Hague, The Netherlands

    Reinoud D. Stoel

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Bilo, R.A.C., Nijs, H.G.T. & Stoel, R.D. Statistical significance does not imply (forensic medical) relevance. Pediatr Radiol 47, 628–629 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-017-3803-3

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