Statistics and data interpretation for social work

Main Author: Rosenthal, James A.
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, c2011.
Edition:1st ed.
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Online Access:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ucy/Doc?id=10532065
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