Flaws and Fallacies in Statistical Thinking
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Stephen K. Campbell., & Stephen K. Campbell|AUTHOR. (2012). Flaws and Fallacies in Statistical Thinking . Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stephen K. Campbell and Stephen K. Campbell|AUTHOR. 2012. Flaws and Fallacies in Statistical Thinking. Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stephen K. Campbell and Stephen K. Campbell|AUTHOR. Flaws and Fallacies in Statistical Thinking Dover Publications, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Stephen K. Campbell, and Stephen K. Campbell|AUTHOR. Flaws and Fallacies in Statistical Thinking Dover Publications, 2012.
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Full title | flaws and fallacies in statistical thinking |
Author | campbell stephen k |
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