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Meta-analysis: Statistical Trickery or Sound Science?

Zahra Sohani

Citation Information : Sohani Z. Meta-analysis: Statistical Trickery or Sound Science?. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2012; 46 (1):12-14.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1004

Published Online: 01-09-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


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Sohani Z. Meta-analysis: Statistical Trickery or Sound Science? J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2012; 46(1):12-14.


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