Causal assumptions and causal inference in ecological experiments

K Kimmel, LE Dee, ML Avolio, PJ Ferraro - Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 2021 - cell.com
Causal inferences from experimental data are often justified based on treatment
randomization. However, inferring causality from data also requires complementary causal …

Characteristics, consent patterns, and challenges of randomized trials using the Trials within Cohorts (TwiCs) design a scoping review

A Amstutz, CM Schönenberger, B Speich… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Objective Trials within Cohorts (TwiCs) is a pragmatic design approach that may
overcome frequent challenges of traditional randomized trials such as slow recruitment …

[HTML][HTML] A checklist to assess the quality of survey studies in psychology

C Protogerou, MS Hagger - Methods in Psychology, 2020 - Elsevier
Study quality is emerging as an essential component of evidence syntheses. It allows
practitioners and policymakers to make informed decisions based on the quality of the …

[HTML][HTML] The playful learning curriculum: A randomized controlled trial

I Størksen, M Rege, IF Solli, D ten Braak… - Early Childhood …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Norway has play, exploration, and
discovery as foundations for children's learning, but lacks a curriculum that describes and …

Estimating causal effects in linear regression models with observational data: The instrumental variables regression model.

A Maydeu-Olivares, D Shi, AJ Fairchild - Psychological methods, 2020 - psycnet.apa.org
Instrumental variable methods are an underutilized tool to enhance causal inference in
psychology. By way of incorporating predictors of the predictors (called “instruments” in the …

Effect of prenatal micronutrient-fortified balanced energy-protein supplementation on maternal and newborn body composition: A sub-study from the MISAME-III …

A Argaw, LC Toe, G Hanley-Cook… - PLoS …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Micronutrient-fortified balanced energy-protein (BEP) supplements are
promising interventions to prevent intrauterine growth retardation in low-and middle-income …

A cluster randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of the school‐based drug prevention program# Tamojunto2. 0

ZM Sanchez, JY Valente, PP Galvão, FA Gubert… - …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Aims The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the government school‐based
program# Tamojunto2. 0, the third Brazilian version of the European drug prevention …

A randomised clinical pilot trial to test the effectiveness of parent training with video modelling to improve functioning and symptoms in children with autism spectrum …

D Bordini, CS Paula, GR Cunha… - Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Poor eye contact and joint attention are early signs of autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) and important prerequisites for developing other socio‐communicative skills …

Implementation matters: Using complier average causal effect estimation to determine the impact of the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) curriculum …

M Panayiotou, N Humphrey… - Journal of Educational …, 2020 - psycnet.apa.org
This cluster randomized trial evaluated the impact of the Promoting Alternative Thinking
Strategies (PATHS) curriculum on children's psychological wellbeing, peer social support …

Adherence is a key factor for interpreting the results of exercise interventions

TS Nagpal, MF Mottola, R Barakat, H Prapavessis - Physiotherapy, 2021 - Elsevier
Adherence may be an important factor to consider when interpreting the results of an
exercise intervention. This article will discuss the importance of measuring and reporting …