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Multiple imputation for missing data in epidemiological and clinical research: potential and pitfalls

BMJ 2009; 338 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b2393 (Published 29 June 2009) Cite this as: BMJ 2009;338:b2393

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