A glossary for multilevel analysis.
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Multilevel analysis has recently emerged as a useful analytical technique in several fields, including public health and epidemiology. This glossary defines key concepts and terms used in multilevel analysis.
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A glossary for multilevel analysis
Multilevel analysis, originally developed in the fields of education, sociology, and demography, has received increasing attention in public health and epidemiology over the past few years. This glossary defines key terms and concepts in multilevel analysis. The intent is to provide conceptual explanations of basic concepts, particularly those that are fundamental, that have been used inconsist...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of epidemiology and community health
دوره 56 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002