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Lies, damned lies and statistics: the accuracy of survey responses

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  • Stephanie Stray, 2009. "Lies, damned lies and statistics: the accuracy of survey responses," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 43(1), pages 161-171, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:qualqt:v:43:y:2009:i:1:p:161-171
    DOI: 10.1007/s11135-007-9131-1
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