Beyond transitions: Applying optimal matching analysis to life course research

International Journal of Social Research Methodology

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 179-199

  Martin, Peter ^a   Schoon, Ingrid ^b,c   Ross, Andy ^a  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b City University

^c Centre for the Study of Human Development and Wellbeing   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 45949097592     PISSN: 13645579     EISSN: 14645300     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13645570701622025     Document Type: Article

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