Analysis of cluster randomized trials in primary care: a practical approach.

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Published in Fam Pract on April 01, 2000

Authors

M K Campbell1, J Mollison, N Steen, J M Grimshaw, M Eccles

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1: Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Department of Public Health, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.

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