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| Design | Attrition | Baseline equivalence | Confounding factors | Valid, reliable measures? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized controlled trial | High | Not established on SES (i.e., family income). |
None |
Not assessed in manuscripts reviewed under Handbook of Procedures and Standards, Version 1 |
In addition to the randomized controlled trial, this study also reported findings from a matched comparison group design study. All outcomes from this comparison received a low rating because baseline equivalence was not established on race/ethnicity or SES.
Findings that rate moderate or high in this manuscript
No findings found that rate moderate or high.
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