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Correction to: A Normative Reference vs. Baseline Testing Compromise for ImPACT: The CARE Consortium Multiple
Breton M Asken1,2, Zachary M Houck3, Julianne D Schmidt4
1Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, USA. breton.asken@ucsf.edu.
The study corrects a typographical error in the published article, changing the symbol "% ile" to "‰" for accurate representation of percentile data. This ensures clear and precise reporting of statistical findings.
Area of Science:
- Statistics
- Data Representation
Context:
- Correction of a typographical error in a published scientific article.
- Ensuring accurate reporting of statistical data.
Purpose:
- To rectify the incorrect use of the symbol '‰' (per mille) instead of '% ile' (percentile).
- To provide a corrected version of the article for clarity and precision.
Summary:
- The symbol '% ile' was erroneously published as '‰' throughout the article.
- All instances of the incorrect symbol have been identified and corrected.
Impact:
- Improved accuracy in the presentation of statistical data.
- Enhanced clarity for readers interpreting percentile information.
- Ensures the integrity and reliability of the published research findings.
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