A 13-year content analysis of survey methodology in communication related journals

Journal of Current Issues and Research in Advertising

Volumn 30, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 79-94

  Macias, Wendy ^a   Springston, Jeffrey K ^a   Weaver, Ann Lariscy ^a   Neustifter, Benjamin ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 77954851907     PISSN: 10641734     EISSN: 21647313     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10641734.2008.10505240     Document Type: Article

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