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For example, do we include methodologically weak studies if they are conceptual rich?
The scope for inappropriate inferences is increased when small and methodologically weak studies generate inconclusive results.
For results of quality assessment of methodologically weak studies [ 12- 81], see Appendix B (additional file 2).
Two methodologically weak studies found that cognitive behavioural therapy and 'education and general support' were equally effective in decreasing depressive symptomatology among homeless women with mental health concerns and substance use issues [ 56, 94].
Only a few methodologically weak studies were identified relating to the prevalence of nosocomial RVGE among children hospitalized for other conditions, or the proportion of acute nosocomial gastroenteritis that was due to rotavirus.
Several methodologically weak studies from the Soviet Union addressed microwave exposure and acute effects on cardiovascular physiology (e.g., hypotension, bradycardia, tachycardia) as part of a set of ill-defined conditions (Jauchem 1997).
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Thus, this methodologically weak study offers no reliable evidence of any association between self-reported Agent Orange exposure and prostate cancer risk in veterans.
Many of such excluded CPW evaluations claimed to provide evidence for the effectiveness of the pathway intervention under consideration but, with a methodologically weak study design, it remains unclear if the reported effect was really attributable to the CPW effectiveness or any other unknown factors.
A significant association was found with methodologically weaker studies reporting higher treatment success percentages.
In summary, the two stronger studies and one methodologically weaker study found no group differences on impulsivity measures assessing ability to delay gratification.
But many existing studies are methodologically weak; most intervention studies relied on simple pre/post evaluations and only a minority used randomized controlled designs (RCTs) [ 18].
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