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Comparative effectiveness of MST and FFT | 5 113 | arrive even closer to the true effect (Cham & West, 2016; Harder et al., 2010). Even more, using different approaches can help reducing uncertainty surrounding outcomes. Finally, the subgroup was chosen to indicate risk level according to the RNR model, but other demographic characteristics (in combination) could have also been used, such as living situation or education level. In conclusion, the current study found few differences in the relative effectiveness of MST and FFT. This paper also stresses the necessity of investigating effects within subgroups of adolescents, as conclusions can change in looking at specific subgroups. Though RCTs are considered to be most effective for evaluating treatment options, using clinical practice data is certainly a viable alternative when carefully applied. By thoroughly controlling for treatment selection, the approach even enhances external validity because sample selection is less present than in RCTs (Stuart et al., 2011).