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Building confidence in models for multiple audiences: The modelling cascade

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  • Howick, Susan
  • Eden, Colin
  • Ackermann, Fran
  • Williams, Terry

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  • Howick, Susan & Eden, Colin & Ackermann, Fran & Williams, Terry, 2008. "Building confidence in models for multiple audiences: The modelling cascade," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 186(3), pages 1068-1083, May.
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