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. 2016 Nov-Dec;42(6):403.
doi: 10.1590/S1806-37562016000000354.

Developing research questions that make a difference

[Article in English, Portuguese]
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Developing research questions that make a difference

[Article in English, Portuguese]
Cecilia Maria Patino et al. J Bras Pneumol. 2016 Nov-Dec.
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Chart 1. Expanded descriptions of the recommended criteria for developing a good research question.

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