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. 2007 Dec;100(12):579-82.
doi: 10.1177/0141076807100012020.

An historical perspective on meta-analysis: dealing quantitatively with varying study results

Keith O'Rourke  1
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An historical perspective on meta-analysis: dealing quantitatively with varying study results

Keith O'Rourke. J R Soc Med. 2007 Dec.
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