Statistical and Practical Significance in the IJPT: A Research Review from 1993-2003

International Journal of Play Therapy

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 9-30

  Armstrong, Stephen A ^a   Henson, Robin K ^b  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY COMMERCE   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS   (United States)

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EID: 41549096191     PISSN: 15556824     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/h0088888     Document Type: Article

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