Manuscript Details

Barhava-Monteith, G., Harre, N., & Field, J. (1999). A promising start: An evaluation of the HIPPY program in New Zealand. Early Child Development and Care, 159, 145–157.

Model(s): Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)®
Low rating
This manuscript received a low rating because it is a non-experimental comparison group design study that does not satisfy the baseline equivalence requirement.

Study reviewed under: Handbook of Procedures and Standards, Version 1
Study design characteristics contributing to rating
Design Random assignment compromised? Attrition Baseline equivalence Confounding factors? Valid, reliable measures?
Non-experimental comparison group design Not Applicable Not Applicable

Not established on socioeconomic status or outcomes.

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 Not assessed in manuscripts reviewed under Handbook of Procedures and Standards, Version 1