There are two standard treatments for autistic children who display a specific set of characteristics. One treatment is a cognitive behavioral intervention, and the other is a dietary and biomedical intervention. Both treatments have equally strong clinical evidence supporting their efficacy. A researcher proposes a comparison of the two interventions to determine which is preferable. The children will be randomized to one of two groups: half of the children will receive the cognitive behavioral intervention and the other half of the children will receive the dietary and biomedical intervention.
Is this study in equipoise?
A. Yes, this study is in equipoise.
B. No, this study is NOT in equipoise.
C. Yes, this study is in equipoise.
D. This study is in equipoise because there is insufficient data to persuade investigators or physicians that one approach is preferable to the other for a child displaying the specific characteristics.
Answer: D. This study is in equipoise because there is insufficient data to persuade investigators or physicians that one approach is preferable to the other for a child displaying the specific characteristics.
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