Random-number generator validity in simulation studies: An investigation of normality

Educational and Psychological Measurement

Volumn 58, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 430-450

  Bang, Jung W ^a   Schumacker, Randall E ^a   Schlieve, Paul L ^a  

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EID: 0032388357     PISSN: 00131644     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0013164498058003005     Document Type: Article

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