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Statistical Tests for the OHI-S and PI: A Commentary

Department of Epidemiology and International Health, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA

Empirical evidence obtained through the use of a Monte-Carlo sampling process justifies the use of parametric inference techniques with the OHI-S and PI in some instances.

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Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 52, No. 1, 36-39 (1973)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345730520013201


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