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Statistical Sciences 2014 Database resources for Statistical Sciences
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Stats 2014 - Database resources
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Databases for STATS
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There is also a link here to the library catalogue (ALEPH) if you want to see if the print version is available.
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Current Index to Statistics
Current Index to Statistics
Current index to statistics help file:http://www.statindex.org/CIS/CIS/CIS/CIS/CIS/CIS/psqlQuery/help/help-combined
Current Index to Statistics
Current Index to Statistics
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Databases: SCOPUS
Databases: SCOPUS
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RefWorks
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Direct Import to RefWorks
Direct Import to RefWorks
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