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...r both types of centers as being fairly even. OHSU researchers used detailed data and innovative statistical tech... to adjust for these differences. As a result, the researchers were able to "make the observational data look like a pseudo-randomized controlled trial," McConnell...Unchaperoned examinations risk misconduct allegations
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