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robust statistics  

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  • Maximum likelihood (ML) is the most widely used approach for statistical inference. Although it has the advantage of employing straightforward calculations, the ML approach lacks robustness, giving rise to spurious results and misleading conclusions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Robust Statistics]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-WPPCXWVX-G

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