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How to beat the average

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  • Eva Pichler, 1997. "How to beat the average," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 31(3), pages 217-231, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:qualqt:v:31:y:1997:i:3:p:217-231
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1004201429900
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