write an introduction I. Introduction A. Statistics is indispensable in health and medical research because it transforms rigorous clinical studies, analyzes complex data, and ensures that medical conclusions are valid, reliable, and applicable to patient care 1. Describe how statistical reasoning developed medical investigations, including hypothesis formulation, and the interpretation of data 2. Evidence-based medicine relies on the integration of quantitative reasoning with ethical oversight and statistics to enhance public health outcomes 3. Statistical methods are utilized to provide data-driven conclusions that are accurate, reliable, and applicable to patient care