Single-case research methods: An overview.

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Abstract

In this chapter, the author provides a brief history of the development of single-case research designs, followed by a concise overview of the logic behind and procedures used in the most common of these designs. The chapter is rounded out with an insightful consideration of the pros and cons of the variety of data analysis techniques that may be used with these designs.
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationAPA handbook of behavior analysis, Vol. 1. Methods and principles
EditorsGregory J. Madden, William V. Dube, Timothy D. Hackenberg, Gregory P. Hanley, Kennon A. Lattal
Place of PublicationWashington, DC
Pages3-32
Number of pages31
Volume1
ISBN (Electronic)143381112X
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2013

Publication series

NameAPA Handbooks in Psychology

Keywords

  • Behavior Analysis
  • Case report
  • Experimental Design
  • Experimental Methods
  • History of Psychology
  • Statistical Analysis
  • single-case research designs
  • history
  • data analysis

Disciplines

  • Psychology

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