All that information is in the "references" section of the study itself, usually at the end. If you are asking if the research firm conducted the study out of the goodness of their hearts for free. I think we all know the answer is "No". I have never heard of a research firm conducting a study for free. Businesses typically pay for the studies themselves which in this case is Aspen Education Group.
So Aspen Education Group pays for a "study" and magically it somehow comes out with a glowing review. Imagine that. There's a word for that sort of thing Whooter. No one but you and the paying customer in question takes this thing seriously, let us know when you have an actual independent unbiased study.
No one but me and the paying customer? Only 2 people? Oh my goodness, that cant be worth it. Lets take a look to see if this independent study with 3rd party oversight which was presented to the APA's annual conference which shows these programs to be up to 85% successful is still there!
LinkOh, Good. Geesh, Bruce, you should notify some people. Seems no one believes you.
Let me know if you want to take another look at the study or if anyone from the APA takes your position. lol
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