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Minimizing participant attrition in panel studies through the use of effective retention and tracking strategies: Review and recommendations

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  • Ribisl, Kurt M.
  • Walton, Maureen A.
  • Mowbray, Carol T.
  • Luke, Douglas A.
  • Davidson, William S.
  • Bootsmiller, Bonnie J.

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  • Ribisl, Kurt M. & Walton, Maureen A. & Mowbray, Carol T. & Luke, Douglas A. & Davidson, William S. & Bootsmiller, Bonnie J., 1996. "Minimizing participant attrition in panel studies through the use of effective retention and tracking strategies: Review and recommendations," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 19(1), pages 1-25, February.
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