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Original Articles

Model selection in observational media effects research: a systematic review and validation of effects

Susan BanducciUniversity of Exeter, Exeter, United KingdomView further author information
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Martijn SchoonveldeVrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Daniel StevensUniversity of Exeter, Exeter, United KingdomView further author information
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Jason BarabasStony Brook University, NY, Stony Brook, United StatesView further author information
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Jennifer JeritView further author information
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William PollockStony Brook University, NY, Stony Brook, United StatesView further author information
Pages 227-246 | Published online: 18 Dec 2017

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