Within-Subjects Designs: Small N Flashcards
What does N stand for?
The number of subjects needed in the experiment
A design in which the behavior of groups of subjects is compared
Large N design
What is a problem with the large N design?
They only reveal general trends which produce dubious conclusions
A design in which just one or very few subjects are used.
Small N design
What is the process of the small N design?
Collect the baseline, apply the experimental treatment, then reinstate original control condition to verify changes caused by experimental intervention
A measure of behavior as it normally occurs without the experimental manipulation
Baseline
A control condition used to assess the impact of the experimental condition.
Baseline
What are the features of a small n research?
Few subjects are studied much intensely in on intensive session for over a period of weeks, months or even in years.
Where is small n researched used?
In laboratory and in field settings; for both animal and human behavior
A design in which the baseline condition is measured first, followed by measurements during the experimental condition
AB Design
A design in which the baseline condition is measured first, followed by measurements during the experimental condition, followed by a return to the experimental condition.
ABA Design
It is also called a reversal design
ABA Design
A design in which the baseline condition is measured first, followed by measurements during treatment, followed by a return to the baseline conditions to verify that the change of behavior is linked to the experimental conditions, followed by a return to the treatment condition.
ABAB Design
Design that is very common in therapies
ABAB Design
A design in which a baseline condition is measured first, followed by measurements during treatment condition and a final baseline measurement to verify that the change in behavior is linked to the experimental condition. Used only when experimental treatments are reversible
ABABA Design
A small design in which a series of baselines and treatment are compared within the same person
Multiple baseline design
A design that could be used to assess the effect of intervention across different people by analyzing different baselines.
Multiple baseline design
The act of modifying behavior in increments and changing the criterion for success until results are perfectly achieved.
Successive approximations
