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Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study's objective was to examine the impact of the Solid Finances in Montana program on financial knowledge and behaviors. The study used an interrupted time series design. Using survey data…Study Type: Descriptive Analysis
The study’s objective was to determine the impact of an education flyer on employees’ decisions to participate in their company's 401(k) plan. The study was a randomized controlled trial where…The impacts of mandatory financial education: Evidence from a randomized field study (Collins, 2013)
Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of a financial education course on financial behaviors. The study was a randomized controlled trial that assigned participants to either the…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study's objective was to examine the impact of four types of information about payday loans on future borrowing behavior. The study was a randomized controlled trial that assigned payday…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study’s objective was to examine the impact of the Dollar Works 2 curriculum on financial literacy. The authors used a nonexperimental design to compare the outcomes of individuals who…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study’s objective was to examine the impact of the program “Yo Planeo Retiro” on knowledge for retirement savings. The study was a randomized controlled trial, assigning eligible individuals…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study’s objective was to examine the impact of financial literacy training provided in four different formats (video narrative, written narrative, informational brochure, interactive visual…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study’s objective was to examine the impact of financial literacy training provided in four different formats (video narrative, written narrative, informational brochure, interactive visual…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study’s objective was to examine the impact of financial literacy training provided in four different formats (video narrative, written narrative, informational brochure, interactive visual…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study’s objective was to examine the impact of the $aveNYC program on savings behavior. The authors used a nonexperimental design to compare the savings of individuals who…
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Below is a key for icons used to indicate important details about a study, such as its type, evidence rating, and outcome findings.
High Causal Evidence
Strong evidence the effects are caused by the examined intervention.
Moderate Causal Evidence
Evidence that the effects are caused to some degree by the examined intervention.
Low Causal Evidence
Little evidence that the effects are caused by the examined intervention.
Causal Impact Analysis
Uses quantitative methods to assess the effectiveness of a program, policy, or intervention.
Descriptive Analysis
Describes a program, policy, or intervention using qualitative or quantitative methods.
Implementation Analysis
Examines the implementation of a program, policy, or intervention.
Favorable
The study found at least one favorable impact in the outcome domain, and no unfavorable impacts.
Mixed
The study found some favorable and some unfavorable impacts in the outcome domain.
None
The study found no statistically significant impacts in the outcome domain.
Unfavorable
The study found at least one unfavorable impact in the outcome domain, and no favorable impacts.
Not applicable
Not applicable because no outcomes were examined in the outcome domain.
Favorable - low evidence
The study found at least one favorable impact in the outcome domain, and no unfavorable impacts. The study received a low causal evidence ratings so these findings should be interpreted with caution.
Mixed - low evidence
The study found some favorable and some unfavorable impacts in the outcome domain. The study received a low causal evidence ratings so these findings should be interpreted with caution.
None - low evidence
The study found no statistically significant impacts in the outcome domain. The study received a low causal evidence ratings so these findings should be interpreted with caution.
Unfavorable - low evidence
The study found at least one unfavorable impact in the outcome domain, and no favorable impacts. The study received a low causal evidence ratings so these findings should be interpreted with caution.