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Putting post-decision wagering to the test: a measure of self-perceived knowledge in basic sciences? Cover

Putting post-decision wagering to the test: a measure of self-perceived knowledge in basic sciences?

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|Feb 2019

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Language: English
Submitted on: Jul 4, 2018
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Accepted on: Jan 10, 2019
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Published on: Feb 5, 2019
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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