Which of the following is proposed as the best method to measure improvement in patients' conditions?
A) An index of improvement
B) Change scores
C) Has not been a useful method suggested at this time
D) Percentage of improvement

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An index of improvement has been suggested to allow better comparisons of the effectiveness of various treatments.
Looking at some form of change scores may not adequately reflect a patient's actual condition.
An index of improvement has been suggested to allow better comparisons of the effectiveness of various treatments.
Looking at percentage of improvement may not adequately reflect a patient's total condition. An index of improvement has been suggested to allow better comparisons of the effectiveness of various treatments.

Which of the Following Is Proposed as the Best Method