Single-case research designs: Methods for clinical and applied settings. New York: Oxford University Press.

Kazdin, A.E. (2021). Single-case research designs: Methods for clinical and applied settings. New York: Oxford University Press.

CHAPTERS 16 & 17 

Chapter 16

Duration of the phases

1. The general rule is that 3 to 5 days of baseline is required. What are 2 problems with this exact requirement?

2. Investigators occasionally ask whether phases in the study ought to be of equal or approximately equal duration. How would you answer this question with one word?

Variability

`1. List 4 factors that can contribute to variability:

2. List 3 ways to reduce excessive variability by standardizing observation conditions.

3. Describe and give an example of the following strategies to develop and identify effective interventions

  Interventions strategy Description Example 

Constructive Strategy  

Parametric Strategy  

Comparative Strategy  

Chapter 17

In general, one useful way of differentiating between single-case and between-group designs is to remember that:

Design Type Usually Assess 

Single-case Design  

Between-group Design  

List and briefly describe, each of 4 the associated, but non-essential features of single-case designs.

Non-essential feature Description 

1.Focus on one or a few participants  

2  

3.  

4.  

List and briefly describe the 4 special strengths of single-case designs

Special Strength Description 

Evaluation 

CLOSING COMMENTS

What are the goals of research?

Finally, why does Kazdin want you to consider single-case designs in your research?