Question 1

Describe the goal of a single-subject research study.​

Accepted Answer

The goal of single-subject research,as with other experimental designs,is to identify cause-and-effect relationships between variables​

Question 2

The goal of single-subject research is to ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​provide a detailed description of a single individual 
B) ​describe variables as the exist naturally 
C) describe the relationship between variables 
D) ​determine cause and effect relationships between variables 
A) ​provide a detailed description of a single individual 
B) ​describe variables as the exist naturally 
C) describe the relationship between variables 
D) ​determine cause and effect relationships between variables A

Question 3

A healthy-eating program requires participants to monitor their vegetable consumption and to increase the number of vegetables they eat.The program sets a target for the number of vegetables a participant is required to eat each day,and the target number is changed every week.Although the target moves up and down,it gradually increases toward a goal of eight servings of vegetables daily after six weeks.Suppose this program were evaluated using a single-subject design.Which design would be appropriate? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ABAB design 
B) ​multiple-baseline design 
C) alternating-treatments design 
D) ​changing-criterion design 
A) ​ABAB design 
B) ​multiple-baseline design 
C) alternating-treatments design 
D) ​changing-criterion design D

Question 4

The alternating-treatments design does not consist of phases or phase changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A stable trend within a phase is defined as a set of observations that ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​cluster around a horizontal line when graphed 
B) ​cluster around a vertical line when graphed 
C) cluster around a sloping line when graphed 
D) ​all have exactly the same magnitude 
A) ​cluster around a horizontal line when graphed 
B) ​cluster around a vertical line when graphed 
C) cluster around a sloping line when graphed 
D) ​all have exactly the same magnitude

Question 6

The success of a single-subject experiment depends on demonstrating that behavior changes when the treatment is implemented and then repeating the demonstration at least one more time.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the general advantages and disadvantages of single-subject research compared to traditional group designs.​

Accepted Answer

The primary advantage of single-subject

Question 8

In a single-subject experimental design,if there is low variability from one observation to the next within a phase,the data are ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​stable 
B) ​unstable 
C) statistically significant 
D) ​visually significant 
A) ​stable 
B) ​unstable 
C) statistically significant 
D) ​visually significant

Question 9

To be successful,a single-subject experiment must have stable data in each phase before moving to the next phase.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The changing-criterion design would be appropriate for gradually increasing the number of pages read per week by an eighth-grade child.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The reversal component in an ABAB design ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​assists in establishing a causal relationship 
B) ​introduces a modified version of the treatment 
C) introduces a completely different treatment 
D) ​administers the treatment immediately after the initial baseline phase 
A) ​assists in establishing a causal relationship 
B) ​introduces a modified version of the treatment 
C) introduces a completely different treatment 
D) ​administers the treatment immediately after the initial baseline phase

Question 12

A researcher has developed a device to prevent snoring.The device works immediately when it is put on,but has no lasting effect when it is removed.The researcher decides to evaluate this device with a single-subject design.Which design is most appropriate?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ABAB design 
B) ​multiple-baseline design 
C) alternating treatments design 
D) ​changing criterion design 
A) ​ABAB design 
B) ​multiple-baseline design 
C) alternating treatments design 
D) ​changing criterion design

Question 13

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using visual inspection of graphs rather than statistics to evaluate the significance of the results.​

Accepted Answer

The disadvantage of visual inspection is

Question 14

What is an ethical concern for the ABAB design?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​continuing to administer the treatment after it has already been shown to be effective 
B) ​administering the treatment immediately after the initial baseline phase 
C) removing the treatment after it has already been shown to be effective 
D) ​reintroducing the treatment after it has already been shown to be effective 
A) ​continuing to administer the treatment after it has already been shown to be effective 
B) ​administering the treatment immediately after the initial baseline phase 
C) removing the treatment after it has already been shown to be effective 
D) ​reintroducing the treatment after it has already been shown to be effective

Question 15

The goal of single-subject designs is to demonstrate that the manipulation of a treatment is responsible for causing changes in behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A clear indication of a treatment effect is a gradual change in behavior after the treatment is initiated.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most commonly used single-subject designs are the ABAB design and the multiple-baseline design.Describe the different circumstances for which each of these designs is appropriate.​

Accepted Answer

The ABAB design is intended fo

Question 18

Single-subjects research studies tend to have ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​practical significance even though they do not have statistical significance 
B) ​statistical significance even though they do not have practical significance 
C) both practical and statistical significance 
D) ​neither practical nor statistical significance 
A) ​practical significance even though they do not have statistical significance 
B) ​statistical significance even though they do not have practical significance 
C) both practical and statistical significance 
D) ​neither practical nor statistical significance

Question 19

In comparison to group designs,single-subject research ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​tends to be inflexible 
B) ​is not well-suited for clinical research 
C) allows for a detailed description of the participant's characteristics 
D) ​requires more complex statistical analysis 
A) ​tends to be inflexible 
B) ​is not well-suited for clinical research 
C) allows for a detailed description of the participant's characteristics 
D) ​requires more complex statistical analysis

Question 20

If a researcher is planning an ABAB design but the participant does not respond to the treatment,the researcher can simply switch to a new treatment and begin a more complex phase-change design.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the goal of a single-subject research study.

The goal of single-subject research is to ____.

The alternating-treatments design does not consist of phases or phase changes.

A stable trend within a phase is defined as a set of observations that ____.

The success of a single-subject experiment depends on demonstrating that behavior changes when the treatment is implemented and then repeating the demonstration at least one more time.

Discuss the general advantages and disadvantages of single-subject research compared to traditional group designs.

In a single-subject experimental design,if there is low variability from one observation to the next within a phase,the data are ____.

To be successful,a single-subject experiment must have stable data in each phase before moving to the next phase.

The changing-criterion design would be appropriate for gradually increasing the number of pages read per week by an eighth-grade child.

The reversal component in an ABAB design ____.

A researcher has developed a device to prevent snoring.The device works immediately when it is put on,but has no lasting effect when it is removed.The researcher decides to evaluate this device with a single-subject design.Which design is most appropriate?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using visual inspection of graphs rather than statistics to evaluate the significance of the results.

What is an ethical concern for the ABAB design?

The goal of single-subject designs is to demonstrate that the manipulation of a treatment is responsible for causing changes in behavior.

A clear indication of a treatment effect is a gradual change in behavior after the treatment is initiated.

The most commonly used single-subject designs are the ABAB design and the multiple-baseline design.Describe the different circumstances for which each of these designs is appropriate.

Single-subjects research studies tend to have ____.

In comparison to group designs,single-subject research ____.

If a researcher is planning an ABAB design but the participant does not respond to the treatment,the researcher can simply switch to a new treatment and begin a more complex phase-change design.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method.

Research Ideas and Hypotheses.

Defining and Measuring Variables.

Ethics in Research.

Selecting Research Participants.

Research Strategies and Validity.

The Experimental Research Strategy.

Experimental Designs: Between Subjects Design.

Experimental Designs Within Subjects Design.

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group,Pre–Post,and Developmental Designs.

Factorial Designs.

The Correlational Research Strategy.

The Descriptive Research Strategy.

Statistical Evaluation of Data.

Writing an APA-Style Research Report.

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Exam 14: Single-Subject Research Designs.

Describe the goal of a single-subject research study.​

The goal of single-subject research is to ____.​

The alternating-treatments design does not consist of phases or phase changes.

A stable trend within a phase is defined as a set of observations that ____.​

The success of a single-subject experiment depends on demonstrating that behavior changes when the treatment is implemented and then repeating the demonstration at least one more time.​

Discuss the general advantages and disadvantages of single-subject research compared to traditional group designs.​

In a single-subject experimental design,if there is low variability from one observation to the next within a phase,the data are ____.​

To be successful,a single-subject experiment must have stable data in each phase before moving to the next phase.​

The changing-criterion design would be appropriate for gradually increasing the number of pages read per week by an eighth-grade child.​

The reversal component in an ABAB design ____.​

A researcher has developed a device to prevent snoring.The device works immediately when it is put on,but has no lasting effect when it is removed.The researcher decides to evaluate this device with a single-subject design.Which design is most appropriate?​

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using visual inspection of graphs rather than statistics to evaluate the significance of the results.​

What is an ethical concern for the ABAB design?​

The goal of single-subject designs is to demonstrate that the manipulation of a treatment is responsible for causing changes in behavior.

A clear indication of a treatment effect is a gradual change in behavior after the treatment is initiated.​

The most commonly used single-subject designs are the ABAB design and the multiple-baseline design.Describe the different circumstances for which each of these designs is appropriate.​

Single-subjects research studies tend to have ____.​

In comparison to group designs,single-subject research ____.​

If a researcher is planning an ABAB design but the participant does not respond to the treatment,the researcher can simply switch to a new treatment and begin a more complex phase-change design.​

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method.

Research Ideas and Hypotheses.

Defining and Measuring Variables.

Ethics in Research.

Selecting Research Participants.

Research Strategies and Validity.

The Experimental Research Strategy.

Experimental Designs: Between Subjects Design.

Experimental Designs Within Subjects Design.

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group,Pre–Post,and Developmental Designs.

Factorial Designs.

The Correlational Research Strategy.

The Descriptive Research Strategy.

Statistical Evaluation of Data.

Writing an APA-Style Research Report.

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Describe the goal of a single-subject research study.

The goal of single-subject research is to ____.

A stable trend within a phase is defined as a set of observations that ____.

The success of a single-subject experiment depends on demonstrating that behavior changes when the treatment is implemented and then repeating the demonstration at least one more time.

Discuss the general advantages and disadvantages of single-subject research compared to traditional group designs.

In a single-subject experimental design,if there is low variability from one observation to the next within a phase,the data are ____.

To be successful,a single-subject experiment must have stable data in each phase before moving to the next phase.

The changing-criterion design would be appropriate for gradually increasing the number of pages read per week by an eighth-grade child.

The reversal component in an ABAB design ____.

A researcher has developed a device to prevent snoring.The device works immediately when it is put on,but has no lasting effect when it is removed.The researcher decides to evaluate this device with a single-subject design.Which design is most appropriate?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using visual inspection of graphs rather than statistics to evaluate the significance of the results.

What is an ethical concern for the ABAB design?

A clear indication of a treatment effect is a gradual change in behavior after the treatment is initiated.

The most commonly used single-subject designs are the ABAB design and the multiple-baseline design.Describe the different circumstances for which each of these designs is appropriate.

Single-subjects research studies tend to have ____.

In comparison to group designs,single-subject research ____.

If a researcher is planning an ABAB design but the participant does not respond to the treatment,the researcher can simply switch to a new treatment and begin a more complex phase-change design.