Single-Case Designs

Question 1

Single-case Experimental Designs

Answer 1

Researchers systematically examine how an IV influences the behavior of an individual case.

Question 2

Single-Case Design Features

Answer 2

Each participant serves as their own control, DV measured across multiple trials, Built-in replication, data examined separately for each participant, and reliance on visual analysis of data.

Question 3

Single-Case & Causality 1

Answer 3

Follows an individual & highly structured

Question 4

Single-Case & Causality 2

Answer 4

Always testing baseline first & taking treatment away at times

Question 5

Single Case & Causality 3

Answer 5

Very tightly controlled

Question 6

Causality 1

Answer 6

Covariation of events

Question 7

Causality 2

Answer 7

Time-order relationship

Question 8

Causality 3

Answer 8

Eliminate plausible alternative explanations

Question 9

ABAB (withdrawal/reversal) Design

Answer 9

Sequence of phases where treatment is either absent or present. Typically treatment is present during “a” phase then absent during “b” phase. Treatment is often withdrawn to examine pattern changes.

Question 10

Multiple-Baseline Design

Answer 10

Behavior measured repeated during a baseline period and then during a treatment period. Timing of treatment is varied to rule out alternative explanations.

Question 11

Changing Criterion Design

Answer 11

Initial baseline phase followed by a treatment phase. When target behavior reaches a certain threshold, a new performance criterion is set.