Question 1

The B in an A-B-A single case experimental design refers to the period during which

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A)  the treatment is not being applied. 
B)  the treatment is being applied. 
C)  the dependent variable is not being assessed. 
D)  both a and c. 
A)  the treatment is not being applied. 
B)  the treatment is being applied. 
C)  the dependent variable is not being assessed. 
D)  both a and c.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about treatment impact as an indicator of internal validity in single-case research is FALSE?

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A)  A large impact is more indicative of validity than is a small impact. 
B)  A treatment that has an immediate impact is more likely to be valid than one that has a delayed impact. 
C)  A treatment that has long-term effects is more likely to be valid than one that has only short-term effects. 
D)  A treatment is more likely to be valid if it results in changes in an acute problem rather than a chronic problem. 
A)  A large impact is more indicative of validity than is a small impact. 
B)  A treatment that has an immediate impact is more likely to be valid than one that has a delayed impact. 
C)  A treatment that has long-term effects is more likely to be valid than one that has only short-term effects. 
D)  A treatment is more likely to be valid if it results in changes in an acute problem rather than a chronic problem.

Question 3

Professor Kinsey was interested in how a board of directors determined the compensation package for its top executives. She evaluated the board's overall decision as well as the input of each individual board member. Professor Kinsey conducted a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple baseline study. 
B)  embedded case study. 
C)  test/control case study. 
D)  pattern matching study. 
A)  multiple baseline study. 
B)  embedded case study. 
C)  test/control case study. 
D)  pattern matching study.

Question 4

A simultaneous treatments single case experiment is used to compare the effects of

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A)  a treatment on two or more dependent variables. 
B)  a treatment on two or more research participants. 
C)  two or more treatments on one research participant. 
D)  a treatment in two or more settings. 
A)  a treatment on two or more dependent variables. 
B)  a treatment on two or more research participants. 
C)  two or more treatments on one research participant. 
D)  a treatment in two or more settings.

Question 5

Describe how data from single-case research are typically analyzed.

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Single-case research, also known as sing

Question 6

In case study research, a test case is analogous to a(n) ________ in group-comparison research.

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A)  control group 
B)  experimental group 
C)  moderator variable 
D)  outlier 
A)  control group 
B)  experimental group 
C)  moderator variable 
D)  outlier

Question 7

What is the essential difference between case studies and single-case experiments?

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A)  single-case experiments do not use replication 
B)  only case studies can include multiple dependent variables 
C)  only the single-case experiment includes a manipulated independent variable 
D)  the case study researcher exerts more control over the research setting. 
A)  single-case experiments do not use replication 
B)  only case studies can include multiple dependent variables 
C)  only the single-case experiment includes a manipulated independent variable 
D)  the case study researcher exerts more control over the research setting.

Question 8

Explain how explanation building is used to evaluate the outcome in single-case research.

Accepted Answer

Explanation building is a crucial compon

Question 9

Imagine you have designed a single-case experiment and have established the baseline for the dependent variable. Your baseline indicates an upward trend. What does this suggest about the utility of your baseline and what can you do to address this issue?

Accepted Answer

An upward trend in the baseline phase of

Question 10

The internal validity of single-case research is enhanced when the

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A)  researcher's clinical judgment is used to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. 
B)  research includes multiple cases rather than just one. 
C)  research focuses on an acute problem. 
D)  effect of the treatment takes some time to appear. 
A)  researcher's clinical judgment is used to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. 
B)  research includes multiple cases rather than just one. 
C)  research focuses on an acute problem. 
D)  effect of the treatment takes some time to appear.

Question 11

What two characteristics of a treatment indicate that a simultaneous treatments single-case experimental design is not appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A simultaneous treatments single-case ex

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT part of using explanation building in single case research?

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A)  testing an a priori hypothesis 
B)  generating themes and patterns from the data 
C)  using qualitative analyses 
D)  ruling out alternative hypotheses 
A)  testing an a priori hypothesis 
B)  generating themes and patterns from the data 
C)  using qualitative analyses 
D)  ruling out alternative hypotheses

Question 13

The internal validity of single-case research is enhanced when

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A)  multiple follow-ups are conducted after the end of the treatment program. 
B)  the dependent variable is assessed only at the beginning and end of treatment. 
C)  the research focuses on a single behavior rather than multiple behaviors relevant to the problem being treated. 
D)  the effects of the treatment are small, so as not to overwhelm the research participant. 
A)  multiple follow-ups are conducted after the end of the treatment program. 
B)  the dependent variable is assessed only at the beginning and end of treatment. 
C)  the research focuses on a single behavior rather than multiple behaviors relevant to the problem being treated. 
D)  the effects of the treatment are small, so as not to overwhelm the research participant.

Question 14

Explain why it is important to use frequent and multiple measures of the dependent variables selected for single-case research.

Accepted Answer

It is important to use frequent and mult

Question 15

This type of pattern indicates how people in a single case experiment go about accomplishing a task.

Accepted Answer

A)  consequences 
B)  structure 
C)  agency 
D)  process 
A)  consequences 
B)  structure 
C)  agency 
D)  process

Question 16

In single-case experiments, a changing criterion is most likely to be used as part of an ________ design.

Accepted Answer

A)  A-B 
B)  A-B-A 
C)  A-B-C-B 
D)  A-B-B-A 
A)  A-B 
B)  A-B-A 
C)  A-B-C-B 
D)  A-B-B-A

Question 17

What threats to the internal validity of a single-case experiment can be addressed by using a multiple baseline design?

Accepted Answer

A multiple baseline design is a type of

Question 18

Critics of single-case research point to its

Accepted Answer

A)  low generalizability. 
B)  emphasis on rigor. 
C)  focus on hypothesis development. 
D)  short-term focus. 
A)  low generalizability. 
B)  emphasis on rigor. 
C)  focus on hypothesis development. 
D)  short-term focus.

Question 19

List three criteria that can be used to indicate that the treatment was effective in an A-B single-case experimental design.

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1. Reduction in the frequency or intensi

Question 20

Describe the criteria a researcher should use for selecting cases to study in case study research.

Accepted Answer

In case study research, selecting cases

The B in an A-B-A single case experimental design refers to the period during which

Which of the following statements about treatment impact as an indicator of internal validity in single-case research is FALSE?

Professor Kinsey was interested in how a board of directors determined the compensation package for its top executives. She evaluated the board's overall decision as well as the input of each individual board member. Professor Kinsey conducted a(n)

A simultaneous treatments single case experiment is used to compare the effects of

Describe how data from single-case research are typically analyzed.

In case study research, a test case is analogous to a(n) ________ in group-comparison research.

What is the essential difference between case studies and single-case experiments?

Explain how explanation building is used to evaluate the outcome in single-case research.

Imagine you have designed a single-case experiment and have established the baseline for the dependent variable. Your baseline indicates an upward trend. What does this suggest about the utility of your baseline and what can you do to address this issue?

The internal validity of single-case research is enhanced when the

What two characteristics of a treatment indicate that a simultaneous treatments single-case experimental design is not appropriate?

Which of the following is NOT part of using explanation building in single case research?

The internal validity of single-case research is enhanced when

Explain why it is important to use frequent and multiple measures of the dependent variables selected for single-case research.

This type of pattern indicates how people in a single case experiment go about accomplishing a task.

In single-case experiments, a changing criterion is most likely to be used as part of an ________ design.

What threats to the internal validity of a single-case experiment can be addressed by using a multiple baseline design?

Critics of single-case research point to its

List three criteria that can be used to indicate that the treatment was effective in an A-B single-case experimental design.

Describe the criteria a researcher should use for selecting cases to study in case study research.

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Formulating a Research Question

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The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

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Exam 13: The Single-Case Research Strategy

The B in an A-B-A single case experimental design refers to the period during which

Which of the following statements about treatment impact as an indicator of internal validity in single-case research is FALSE?

Professor Kinsey was interested in how a board of directors determined the compensation package for its top executives. She evaluated the board's overall decision as well as the input of each individual board member. Professor Kinsey conducted a(n)

A simultaneous treatments single case experiment is used to compare the effects of

Describe how data from single-case research are typically analyzed.

In case study research, a test case is analogous to a(n) ________ in group-comparison research.

What is the essential difference between case studies and single-case experiments?

Explain how explanation building is used to evaluate the outcome in single-case research.

Imagine you have designed a single-case experiment and have established the baseline for the dependent variable. Your baseline indicates an upward trend. What does this suggest about the utility of your baseline and what can you do to address this issue?

The internal validity of single-case research is enhanced when the

What two characteristics of a treatment indicate that a simultaneous treatments single-case experimental design is not appropriate?

Which of the following is NOT part of using explanation building in single case research?

The internal validity of single-case research is enhanced when

Explain why it is important to use frequent and multiple measures of the dependent variables selected for single-case research.

This type of pattern indicates how people in a single case experiment go about accomplishing a task.

In single-case experiments, a changing criterion is most likely to be used as part of an ________ design.

What threats to the internal validity of a single-case experiment can be addressed by using a multiple baseline design?

Critics of single-case research point to its

List three criteria that can be used to indicate that the treatment was effective in an A-B single-case experimental design.

Describe the criteria a researcher should use for selecting cases to study in case study research.

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists

Formulating a Research Question

Developing a Measurement Strategy

The Internal Validity of Research

The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

Field Research

Correlational Designs

Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling

Qualitative Research and Interviewing, Rachel Kraus, Ball State University

Survey Research

Evaluation Research

Data Collection

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters