Table 2 The eligibility criteria list adapted from (Gersten et al. 2005)
Essential quality indicators | Check |
|---|---|
1. Is the conceptualization based on well-designed studies and does it reflect the scope of extant knowledge? | |
2. If an innovative approach is proposed, is it based on a sound conceptualization formed from sound research? | |
3. Are the research questions appropriate and stated clearly for the purposes of this study? Are valid arguments supporting the nature of intervention in the comparison group(s) presented? | |
4. Will appropriate procedures be used to ensure that participants are comparable across intervention conditions on relevant characteristics? | |
5. Is the intervention clearly described? | |
6. Are procedures for ensuring and assessing fidelity of implementation described? | |
7. Is the nature of instruction provided in comparison conditions described? | |
8. Is evidence of reliability for the outcome measures provided? If not, will it be calculated? | |
9. Are the data analysis techniques appropriate and linked to key research questions and hypotheses? | |
10. Were outcomes for capturing the intervention’s effect measured at the appropriate times? |