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Decision tree induction in the diagnosis of otoneurological diseases

K. Viikki, E. Kentala, M. Juhola, I. Pyykko Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Central Hospital of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Pages 277-289 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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