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How Many Imputations are Really Needed? Some Practical Clarifications of Multiple Imputation Theory

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ID23313151
AuthorsJohn W Graham, J A Graham (0000-0002-2139-5617, Pennsylvania State University, corresponding author), Allison E Olchowski (Pennsylvania State University), Tamika D Gilreath (0000-0001-9545-9153, Pennsylvania State University)
Year2007
Volume8
Issue3
Pages206-213
Publication date2007-08-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePrevention Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1389-4986 • E-ISSN: 1573-6695
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s11121-007-0070-9
PMID17549635
OpenAlexW2133494987
LanguageEN
Citations received628
References cited9

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