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Why Most Published Research Findings Are False

  • John P. A. Ioannidis

Why Most Published Research Findings Are False

  • John P. A. Ioannidis
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  • Published: August 30, 2005
  • https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0020124
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