Making the Most of Statistical Analyses: Improving Interpretation and Presentation

American Journal of Political Science

Volumn 44, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 347-361

  King, Gary ^a   Tomz, Michael ^a   Wittenberg, Jason ^a,b  

^a HARVARD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b HARVARD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0034409890     PISSN: 00925853     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/2669316     Document Type: Article

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