Calculated mean differences in the scores of every test for each of the 3 groups were compared using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The distributions of change scores were first examined for deviation from normality (a normal distribution was found). Group differences in possible predictors of outcomes were compared and when significance was found, used as a covariate (ANCOVA).
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