Question 1

Describe how you judge experimental control with the multiple baseline design.

Accepted Answer

Key to the multiple baseline design is that responding only changes when the treatment or independent variable is in effect. With this design, treatment implementation is staggered across baselines so that some baselines remain in control condition while treatment is implemented. This allows for the 3ʳᵈ AB comparison and if responding remains the same when control or baseline conditions are in effect, and changes only in conditions and baselines when treatment is implemented, that helps for making conclusions about experimental control. If responding changes in control of one baseline while treatment is implemented in another baseline, that suggests other factors than the intervention or treatment are affecting responding.

Question 2

For the concurrent multiple baseline design, the term "multiple baseline" refers to multiple baselines occurring _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  before one another, in sequence 
B)  with a delay between each other 
C)  at the same time 
D)  with a reversal between them 
A)  before one another, in sequence 
B)  with a delay between each other 
C)  at the same time 
D)  with a reversal between them C

Question 3

Describe how multiple baseline designs are similar to single baseline designs.

Accepted Answer

Multiple baseline designs involve the same comparisons between control and experimental conditions as do single baseline designs, but additional baselines add some flexibility. This flexibility lies in allowing comparisons not only within one baseline but between two or more baselines.

Question 4

Provide two reasons why responding would change in the control phase of a second baseline at the point when the intervention condition starts in the first baseline.

Accepted Answer

One possibility is that responding in th

Question 5

How is a multiple baseline design considered a within-subject design?

Accepted Answer

The fundamental features of a within-sub

Question 6

Describe how a multiple baseline across behaviors design is arranged.

Accepted Answer

A multiple baseline design includes mult

Question 7

Why would an investigator have difficulty in attempting to draw conclusions about the effects of the independent variable when using a nonconcurrent multiple baselines design?

Accepted Answer

It is a weak design because it is essent

Question 8

In a concurrent multiple baseline design, two baselines occur ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  at different times independently 
B)  at the same time 
C)  in rapid succession 
D)  after a reversal phase 
A)  at different times independently 
B)  at the same time 
C)  in rapid succession 
D)  after a reversal phase

Question 9

One common question with multiple baseline designs, is "How many comparisons are enough?" What is the best answer to this?

Accepted Answer

The best, more fair answer to

Question 10

List the different types of multiple baseline designs.

Accepted Answer

The three main types

Question 11

A nonconcurrent design is especially problematic for strong conclusions because:

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment is implemented in one baseline when another baseline is still under the control condition 
B)  it is essentially two (or more) independent ab comparisons 
C)  implementation of treatment is staggered across baselines 
D)  the intervention is not concurrently implemented across baselines at the same time 
A)  treatment is implemented in one baseline when another baseline is still under the control condition 
B)  it is essentially two (or more) independent ab comparisons 
C)  implementation of treatment is staggered across baselines 
D)  the intervention is not concurrently implemented across baselines at the same time

Question 12

At minimum, the Multiple Baseline Design compares two of which single-baseline designs?

Accepted Answer

A)  AB design 
B)  Reversal 
C)  Multielement 
D)  Changing criterion 
A)  AB design 
B)  Reversal 
C)  Multielement 
D)  Changing criterion

Question 13

A within-subject design that includes an evaluation across multiple participants, settings, or behaviors is called a ____________ design.

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple reversal 
B)  Multiple treatment 
C)  Multiple AB 
D)  Multiple baseline 
A)  Multiple reversal 
B)  Multiple treatment 
C)  Multiple AB 
D)  Multiple baseline

Question 14

Describe how a multiple baseline across participants design is arranged.

Accepted Answer

A multiple baseline design includes mult

Question 15

The key for determining experimental control in the multiple baseline design is for responding to change in _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Any baseline when any new change happens 
B)  Only the baseline experiencing the treatment condition 
C)  All baselines at the same time 
D)  Every baseline at different times 
A)  Any baseline when any new change happens 
B)  Only the baseline experiencing the treatment condition 
C)  All baselines at the same time 
D)  Every baseline at different times

Question 16

Looking at the figure below, and assuming that extraneous variables uniquely present during the experimental condition have had the opportunity to influence other behavior, what requirement has not been met to qualify this as a multiple baseline design?

Accepted Answer

A)  The period of overlap between the experimental condition and the second baseline must be sufficient to permit the response class under the control condition to be influenced by any variables that may do so 
B)  Each baseline must be independent 
C)  The experimental condition must contact the second baseline as a test of its sensitivity 
D)  When the intervention is ongoing in one baseline, the control condition must be ongoing in the other baseline used for comparison 
A)  The period of overlap between the experimental condition and the second baseline must be sufficient to permit the response class under the control condition to be influenced by any variables that may do so 
B)  Each baseline must be independent 
C)  The experimental condition must contact the second baseline as a test of its sensitivity 
D)  When the intervention is ongoing in one baseline, the control condition must be ongoing in the other baseline used for comparison

Question 17

By delaying or temporally staggering the introduction of the intervention condition in the second baseline, the investigator creates an opportunity to compare responding under the ______ condition in the second baseline with responding under the ______ condition in the first baseline:

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment; control 
B)  control; control 
C)  treatment; treatment 
D)  control; treatment 
A)  treatment; control 
B)  control; control 
C)  treatment; treatment 
D)  control; treatment

Question 18

Compare and contrast the concurrent and nonconcurrent multiple baseline design.

Accepted Answer

Both types of designs include multiple b

Question 19

Looking at the figure below, what conclusion can you make with regards to the change in responding in the second baseline?

Accepted Answer

A)  Responding in the second baseline is dependent on responses in the first baseline 
B)  The intervention is responsible for the change in the second baseline 
C)  Extraneous factors associated with the intervention in the first baseline caused the change in responding 
D)  There is not enough information to determine why the responding changed in the second baseline 
A)  Responding in the second baseline is dependent on responses in the first baseline 
B)  The intervention is responsible for the change in the second baseline 
C)  Extraneous factors associated with the intervention in the first baseline caused the change in responding 
D)  There is not enough information to determine why the responding changed in the second baseline

Question 20

A behavior analyst is interested in using a multiple baseline design to evaluate the effects of a token board on academic engagement and on-task behavior in both math and reading classes for a child in 3ʳᵈ grade. Based on this information, the behavior analyst should use the multiple baseline across _____ design.

Accepted Answer

A)  participants 
B)  setting 
C)  behaviors 
D)  distance 
A)  participants 
B)  setting 
C)  behaviors 
D)  distance

Describe how you judge experimental control with the multiple baseline design.

For the concurrent multiple baseline design, the term "multiple baseline" refers to multiple baselines occurring _____.

Describe how multiple baseline designs are similar to single baseline designs.

Provide two reasons why responding would change in the control phase of a second baseline at the point when the intervention condition starts in the first baseline.

How is a multiple baseline design considered a within-subject design?

Describe how a multiple baseline across behaviors design is arranged.

Why would an investigator have difficulty in attempting to draw conclusions about the effects of the independent variable when using a nonconcurrent multiple baselines design?

In a concurrent multiple baseline design, two baselines occur ________.

One common question with multiple baseline designs, is "How many comparisons are enough?" What is the best answer to this?

List the different types of multiple baseline designs.

A nonconcurrent design is especially problematic for strong conclusions because:

At minimum, the Multiple Baseline Design compares two of which single-baseline designs?

A within-subject design that includes an evaluation across multiple participants, settings, or behaviors is called a ____________ design.

Describe how a multiple baseline across participants design is arranged.

The key for determining experimental control in the multiple baseline design is for responding to change in _______.

Looking at the figure below, and assuming that extraneous variables uniquely present during the experimental condition have had the opportunity to influence other behavior, what requirement has not been met to qualify this as a multiple baseline design?

By delaying or temporally staggering the introduction of the intervention condition in the second baseline, the investigator creates an opportunity to compare responding under the condition in the second baseline with responding under the condition in the first baseline:

Compare and contrast the concurrent and nonconcurrent multiple baseline design.

Looking at the figure below, what conclusion can you make with regards to the change in responding in the second baseline?

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Exam 13: Multiple Baseline Designs

Describe how you judge experimental control with the multiple baseline design.

For the concurrent multiple baseline design, the term "multiple baseline" refers to multiple baselines occurring _____.

Describe how multiple baseline designs are similar to single baseline designs.

Provide two reasons why responding would change in the control phase of a second baseline at the point when the intervention condition starts in the first baseline.

How is a multiple baseline design considered a within-subject design?

Describe how a multiple baseline across behaviors design is arranged.

Why would an investigator have difficulty in attempting to draw conclusions about the effects of the independent variable when using a nonconcurrent multiple baselines design?

In a concurrent multiple baseline design, two baselines occur ________.

One common question with multiple baseline designs, is "How many comparisons are enough?" What is the best answer to this?

List the different types of multiple baseline designs.

A nonconcurrent design is especially problematic for strong conclusions because:

At minimum, the Multiple Baseline Design compares two of which single-baseline designs?

A within-subject design that includes an evaluation across multiple participants, settings, or behaviors is called a ____________ design.

Describe how a multiple baseline across participants design is arranged.

The key for determining experimental control in the multiple baseline design is for responding to change in _______.

Looking at the figure below, and assuming that extraneous variables uniquely present during the experimental condition have had the opportunity to influence other behavior, what requirement has not been met to qualify this as a multiple baseline design?

By delaying or temporally staggering the introduction of the intervention condition in the second baseline, the investigator creates an opportunity to compare responding under the ______ condition in the second baseline with responding under the ______ condition in the first baseline:

Compare and contrast the concurrent and nonconcurrent multiple baseline design.

Looking at the figure below, what conclusion can you make with regards to the change in responding in the second baseline?

Discovery in Research and Practice

Behavior As a Scientific and Practical Subject Matter

Asking Questions: What Do You Want to Know

Selecting and Defining Target Behaviors

Dimensions of Behavior and Units of Measurement

Observing and Recording

Behavior Analytic Assessment

Assessing Measurement

Behavioral Variability

Steady States and Transitions

Designing Behavioral Comparisons

Single Baseline Designs

Graphical Analysis of Behavioral Data

Group Research Design and Statistical Analyses

Interpreting Research and Practical Projects

Behavior Analysis Research Methods

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By delaying or temporally staggering the introduction of the intervention condition in the second baseline, the investigator creates an opportunity to compare responding under the condition in the second baseline with responding under the condition in the first baseline: