The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry amp; Psychology Vol. 21, No. 1, February 2010, 1-22 RESEARCH ARTICLE Condence and accuracy in assessments of...

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Include a definition of the specified variables (predictor, outcome) and corresponding scales of measurement.

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