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There used to be a table where you had a list comparing and contrasting interviews with experiments, observations, and surveys.... May you please show me where it used to be?
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Hi john, I am confused about interdisciplinary EEs. Would an EE eg to what extent does x (behavior/dirsoder e.g.GAD, schizophrenia, anorexia) be attributed to genetic factors ? be under psychology now? I would think yes because the genetic...
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