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Using the probability-probability plot and index to augment interpretation of treatment effect for patient-reported outcome measures

Joseph C CappelleriPfizer Inc, 445 Eastern Point Road, MS 8260–2502, Groton, CT 06340, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Andrew G BushmakinPfizer Inc, 445 Eastern Point Road, MS 8260–2502, Groton, CT 06340, USA
Pages 707-713 | Published online: 09 Jan 2014

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