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This heading is used as a Publication Type for original report of the conduct or results of a specific validation study. A different heading VALIDATION STUDIES AS TOPIC is used for general design, methodology, economics, etc. of validation studies.
Scope Note
Works consisting of research using processes by which the reliability and relevance of a procedure for a specific purpose are established.