The logic of using inferential statistics with experimental data from nonprobability samples: Inspired by Cooper, Dupagne, Potter, and Sparks

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Volumn 40, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 422-430

  Lang, Annie ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 34047272952     PISSN: 08838151     EISSN: 15506878     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08838159609364363     Document Type: Article

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