A Perspective on Single/Within Subject Research Methods and "Scientifically Based Research"

Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 138-142

  McDonnell, John ^a   O'Neill, Rob ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF UTAH   (United States)

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EID: 0348017043     PISSN: 15407969     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2511/rpsd.28.3.138     Document Type: Review

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