The Dirty War Index: Statistical Issues, Feasibility, and Interpretation

Nathan Taback

doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.0050248

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The Dirty War Index: Statistical Issues, Feasibility, and Interpretation

Nathan Taback

The Dirty War Index: Statistical Issues, Feasibility, and Interpretation

Nathan Taback

Published: December 16, 2008
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0050248

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Nathan Taback

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