External validity of randomised controlled trials: "to whom do the results of this trial apply?". (Q36003704)

11 August 2017

External validity of randomised controlled trials: "to whom do the results of this trial apply?". (English)

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randomized controlled trial

11 August 2017

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Peter M Rothwell

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11 August 2017

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15639683