Theriogenology
Volume 73, Issue 9 , Pages 1167-1179 , June 2010

Method agreement analysis: A review of correct methodology

  • P.F. Watson

      Affiliations

    • The Royal Veterinary College, London, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 0 1920 466941.
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  • A. Petrie

      Affiliations

    • The UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, United Kingdom

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doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2010.01.003

Theriogenology
Volume 73, Issue 9 , Pages 1167-1179 , June 2010

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