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The role and interpretation of pilot studies in clinical research

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ID23355838
AuthorsAndrew C Leon (0009-0008-0191-4601, Cornell University, corresponding author), Lori L Davis (0000-0002-6098-5986, University of Alabama), Helena C Kraemer (0000-0003-3843-2637, Stanford University)
Year2011
Volume45
Issue5
Pages626-629
Publication date2011-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Psychiatric Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-3956 • E-ISSN: 1879-1379
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jpsychires.2010.10.008
PMID21035130
PMCIDPMC3081994
OpenAlexW2168434488
LanguageEN
Citations received147
References cited10

Data collection · Inclusion (mineral) · Intervention (counseling) · Medical education · Pilot plant · Pilot program · Pilot test · Pilot trial · Psychiatry · Randomized controlled trial · Research design · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Delphi Technique in Research · Engineering · Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life · Medicine · Meta-analysis and systematic reviews · Psychology · Social Psychology

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