Bayesian inference in public administration research: Substantive differences from somewhat different assumptions

International Journal of Public Administration

Volumn 28, Issue 1-2, 2005, Pages 5-35

  Wagner, Kevin ^a   Gill, Jeff ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

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EID: 85050414266     PISSN: 01900692     EISSN: 15324265     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/PAD-200044556     Document Type: Article

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