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= Pharmaceutical statistics
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Pharmaceutical statistics is a specialized branch of statistics that focuses on the design, analysis, and interpretation of data related to pharmaceuticals and drug development. It plays a critical role throughout the entire lifecycle of a drug, from preclinical research to clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance. Here are some key aspects of pharmaceutical statistics: 1. **Clinical Trial Design**: Pharmaceutical statisticians help design clinical trials, determining factors such as sample size, randomization methods, and endpoint selection.