Using multilevel modeling in the evaluation of community-based treatment programs

Multivariate Behavioral Research

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 155-183

  Livert, David ^a   Rindskopf, David ^b   Saxe, Leonard ^b   Stirratt, Mike ^b  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

^b NONE

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EID: 0035535611     PISSN: 00273171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/S15327906MBR3602_02     Document Type: Review

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