Distinguishing Valid from Invalid Causal Indicator Models
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Measurement: Interdisciplinary Research and Perspectives
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1536-6367,1536-6359
DOI: 10.1080/15366367.2016.1264235