Studying Multidimensional Constructs Through Cluster Analysis

Western Journal of Nursing Research

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 102-107

  Michel, Yvonne ^a   Allred, Charlene A ^a  

^a MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CLUSTER ANALYSIS; HEALTH INSURANCE; METHODOLOGY; MODEL; NURSING CARE; NURSING RESEARCH; ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT;

CLUSTER ANALYSIS; MANAGED CARE PROGRAMS; MODELS, NURSING; NURSING CARE; NURSING RESEARCH;

EID: 0030078764     PISSN: 01939459     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/019394599601800108     Document Type: Article

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