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Successful implementation of cognitive interviews in special populations

Carla J DeMuro RTI Health Solutions, 3040 Cornwallis Drive, PO Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA. [email protected]
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Sandra A Lewis RTI Health Solutions, 3040 Cornwallis Drive, PO Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA
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Dana B DiBenedetti RTI Health Solutions, 3040 Cornwallis Drive, PO Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA
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Mark A Price RTI Health Solutions, 3040 Cornwallis Drive, PO Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA
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Sheri E Fehnel RTI Health Solutions, 3040 Cornwallis Drive, PO Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA
Pages 181-187 | Published online: 09 Jan 2014

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