Randomized and nonrandomized clinical studies: statistical considerations

Editorial

S G Baker et al. Anesthesiology. 2000 Apr.

. 2000 Apr;92(4):928-30.

doi: 10.1097/00000542-200004000-00006.

No abstract available

Comment on

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The paired availability design for historical controls.
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