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Correction to: Prevention of Infections in Cardiac Surgery study (PICS): study protocol for a pragmatic
Rachel B van Oostveen1, Alberto Romero-Palacios2, Richard Whitlock1,2
1Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Abstract:
Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified of a few mistakes in the "Sample size calculations" section, second paragraph.
Insights
This study corrects errors in sample size calculations previously published. Accurate sample size is crucial for reliable scientific research findings and statistical power.
Area of Science:
- Scientific methodology
- Statistical analysis
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