Effective Practices and Predictors
NTACT disseminates resources to guide practice that are developed from the best available evidence of effectiveness. Throughout our website resources developed directly from the research are indicated as Evidence-Based, Research-Based, or Promising.
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Evidence-Based Practices
- demonstrates a strong record of success for improving outcomes
- uses rigorous research designs
- adheres to indicators of quality research
Research-Based Practices
- demonstrates a sufficient record of success for improving outcomes
- uses rigorous research designs
- may adhere to indicators of quality research
Promising Practices
- demonstrates some success for improving outcomes
- may use rigorous research designs
- may adhere to indicators of quality research
Unestablished Practices
- demonstrate limited success for improving outcomes
- is based on unpublished research, anecdotal evidence, or professional judgment