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    M. E. Mauer, A. Bottomley & C. Coens

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Mauer, M.E., Bottomley, A. & Coens, C. Statistical methodology is crucial in prognostic factor analysis of health-related quality of life. Qual Life Res 17, 1043–1044 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-008-9357-y

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