Difference scores: A caveat illustrated with neuropsychological measures

Current Psychology

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 60-67

  Reddon, John R ^a   Veen, Sarah Vander ^a  

^a ALBERTA HOSPITAL EDMONTON   (Canada)

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EID: 27844598760     PISSN: 10461310     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12144-005-1004-y     Document Type: Review

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