Beyond statistical inference: A decision theory for science

Psychonomic Bulletin and Review

Volumn 13, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 549-562

  Killeen, Peter R ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33845356620     PISSN: 10699384     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3758/bf03193962     Document Type: Review

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