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Study design characteristics contributing to rating
| Design | Attrition | Baseline equivalence | Confounding factors? | Valid, reliable measures? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized controlled trial | High |
Established on baseline measures of the outcomes; not established on race/ethnicity and SES |
Yes |
Not assessed in manuscripts reviewed under Handbook of Procedures and Standards, Version 1 |
Notes from the review of this manuscript
One person provided services to everyone in the treatment group, and that person did not provide services to anyone in the comparison group. The effect of the intervention cannot be isolated from the effectiveness of the person delivering the services.