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. 2013 Dec;5(4):541-2.
doi: 10.4300/JGME-5-4-18.

Analyzing and interpreting data from likert-type scales

Gail M Sullivan, Anthony R Artino Jr

Analyzing and interpreting data from likert-type scales

Gail M Sullivan et al. J Grad Med Educ. 2013 Dec.
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