Question 1

Single-case research uses formal, well-defined measures of the dependent variable to establish

Accepted Answer

A)  objectivity. 
B)  impact. 
C)  control. 
D)  replicability. 
A)  objectivity. 
B)  impact. 
C)  control. 
D)  replicability.

Question 2

An embedded case study

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A)  only assesses measures that are naturally part of the research setting, such as number of units produced by a factory. 
B)  uses participant observation as a means of collecting data. 
C)  studies the same question or hypothesis at different levels of analysis. 
D)  uses the test case as its own control, similar to a within-subjects experimental design. 
A)  only assesses measures that are naturally part of the research setting, such as number of units produced by a factory. 
B)  uses participant observation as a means of collecting data. 
C)  studies the same question or hypothesis at different levels of analysis. 
D)  uses the test case as its own control, similar to a within-subjects experimental design.

Question 3

Single-case experiments take a(n) _______ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  nomothetic 
B)  idiographic 
C)  cognitive-perceptual 
D)  both a and b, but not c 
A)  nomothetic 
B)  idiographic 
C)  cognitive-perceptual 
D)  both a and b, but not c

Question 4

List three reasons why single-case research is a useful tool in behavioral science research.

Accepted Answer

Single-case research is a useful tool in

Question 5

Name and define three threats to internal validity to which single-case research is especially vulnerable.

Accepted Answer

Single-case research is especially vulne

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an important factor to consider when establishing an effective case study team?

Accepted Answer

A)  thoroughly training all team members 
B)  differentiating the roles and responsibilities of junior and senior team members 
C)  ensuring there is sufficient time to discuss the case during project development 
D)  involving all team members at all stages of the project 
A)  thoroughly training all team members 
B)  differentiating the roles and responsibilities of junior and senior team members 
C)  ensuring there is sufficient time to discuss the case during project development 
D)  involving all team members at all stages of the project

Question 7

Single-case research is relatively unpopular in contemporary psychology because it is seen as being

Accepted Answer

A)  low in generalizability. 
B)  too over-controlled to produce meaningful results. 
C)  too focused on short-term results rather than long-term change. 
D)  not very useful for exploratory research. 
A)  low in generalizability. 
B)  too over-controlled to produce meaningful results. 
C)  too focused on short-term results rather than long-term change. 
D)  not very useful for exploratory research.

Question 8

Explain how including a control case in case study research can result in an analog to experimental research.

Accepted Answer

Including a control case in case study r

Question 9

In a multiple baseline design,

Accepted Answer

A)  the baseline is extended before the second and third treatment are applied. 
B)  at least two dependent variables must be included. 
C)  at least three settings must be included. 
D)  the independent variable is introduced at the same time for each dependent variable. 
A)  the baseline is extended before the second and third treatment are applied. 
B)  at least two dependent variables must be included. 
C)  at least three settings must be included. 
D)  the independent variable is introduced at the same time for each dependent variable.

Question 10

Explain why a researcher would include both a test and a control case in case study research.

Accepted Answer

A researcher would include both a test a

Question 11

The internal validity of single-case research is enhanced when

Accepted Answer

A)  only one dependent variable is assessed. 
B)  all the cases study are very similar to one another. 
C)  the research focuses on a chronic problem. 
D)  the treatment is modified to meet the needs of each research participant. 
A)  only one dependent variable is assessed. 
B)  all the cases study are very similar to one another. 
C)  the research focuses on a chronic problem. 
D)  the treatment is modified to meet the needs of each research participant.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the use of single-case methods in behavioral science research is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  From its beginning, research in scientific psychology has focused on the average behavior of groups of people rather than on individual behavior. 
B)  Most single-case research in behavioral science has been conducted by cognitive psychologists. 
C)  One of the strengths cited in support of single-case research is the generalizability of its results. 
D)  Single-case research often takes a longitudinal approach that allows for the study of how phenomena change or develop over time. 
A)  From its beginning, research in scientific psychology has focused on the average behavior of groups of people rather than on individual behavior. 
B)  Most single-case research in behavioral science has been conducted by cognitive psychologists. 
C)  One of the strengths cited in support of single-case research is the generalizability of its results. 
D)  Single-case research often takes a longitudinal approach that allows for the study of how phenomena change or develop over time.

Question 13

Dr. Sowell is taking a pattern-matching approach to analyzing the data from a single case experiment. He will therefore collect

Accepted Answer

A)  only data that could support his hypothesis. 
B)  data that could either support and contradict his hypothesis. 
C)  only qualitative data. 
D)  all data before developing a hypothesis. 
A)  only data that could support his hypothesis. 
B)  data that could either support and contradict his hypothesis. 
C)  only qualitative data. 
D)  all data before developing a hypothesis.

Question 14

Explain how pattern matching is used to evaluate the outcome in single-case research.

Accepted Answer

Pattern matching is a key method used in

Question 15

Distinguish between A-B-A design and A-B-C-B single-case experimental designs.

Accepted Answer

The A-B-A design and A-B-C-B single-case

Question 16

In case study research, the unit of analysis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  measure used to operationally define the dependent variable. 
B)  level of aggregation (e.g., individual worker, work group) at which data are to be collected. 
C)  number of included control cases. 
D)  number of assessments made during the course of the study. 
A)  measure used to operationally define the dependent variable. 
B)  level of aggregation (e.g., individual worker, work group) at which data are to be collected. 
C)  number of included control cases. 
D)  number of assessments made during the course of the study.

Question 17

John experienced a head injury that resulted in a sudden ability to expertly play piano even though he had no prior music training. A neuroscientist now has the unexpected opportunity to study this case. He should

Accepted Answer

A)  decline because he does not have baseline data about John's abilities. 
B)  avoid interviewing John's physicians because their assessments might bias his conclusions. 
C)  complete several assessments before drawing conclusions about the case. 
D)  find a control case of a person who was trained to play piano. 
A)  decline because he does not have baseline data about John's abilities. 
B)  avoid interviewing John's physicians because their assessments might bias his conclusions. 
C)  complete several assessments before drawing conclusions about the case. 
D)  find a control case of a person who was trained to play piano.

Question 18

You set out to replicate the findings of a case study. Your best approach to establishing the validity of the original study is to

Accepted Answer

A)  use subjective assessments of the new case. 
B)  select a case that is very different from the original case. 
C)  use only a short baseline. 
D)  do all of the above 
A)  use subjective assessments of the new case. 
B)  select a case that is very different from the original case. 
C)  use only a short baseline. 
D)  do all of the above

Question 19

List three characteristics of high quality dependent measures for single-case research.

Accepted Answer

High-quality dependent measures for sing

Question 20

Explain the role of replication in single-case research. Describe the criteria for a good replication study.

Accepted Answer

Replication in single-case research play

Single-case research uses formal, well-defined measures of the dependent variable to establish

An embedded case study

Single-case experiments take a(n) _______ approach.

List three reasons why single-case research is a useful tool in behavioral science research.

Name and define three threats to internal validity to which single-case research is especially vulnerable.

Which of the following is NOT an important factor to consider when establishing an effective case study team?

Single-case research is relatively unpopular in contemporary psychology because it is seen as being

Explain how including a control case in case study research can result in an analog to experimental research.

In a multiple baseline design,

Explain why a researcher would include both a test and a control case in case study research.

The internal validity of single-case research is enhanced when

Which of the following statements about the use of single-case methods in behavioral science research is TRUE?

Dr. Sowell is taking a pattern-matching approach to analyzing the data from a single case experiment. He will therefore collect

Explain how pattern matching is used to evaluate the outcome in single-case research.

Distinguish between A-B-A design and A-B-C-B single-case experimental designs.

In case study research, the unit of analysis is the

John experienced a head injury that resulted in a sudden ability to expertly play piano even though he had no prior music training. A neuroscientist now has the unexpected opportunity to study this case. He should

You set out to replicate the findings of a case study. Your best approach to establishing the validity of the original study is to

List three characteristics of high quality dependent measures for single-case research.

Explain the role of replication in single-case research. Describe the criteria for a good replication study.

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

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Exam 13: The Single-Case Research Strategy

Single-case research uses formal, well-defined measures of the dependent variable to establish

An embedded case study

Single-case experiments take a(n) _______ approach.

List three reasons why single-case research is a useful tool in behavioral science research.

Name and define three threats to internal validity to which single-case research is especially vulnerable.

Which of the following is NOT an important factor to consider when establishing an effective case study team?

Single-case research is relatively unpopular in contemporary psychology because it is seen as being

Explain how including a control case in case study research can result in an analog to experimental research.

In a multiple baseline design,

Explain why a researcher would include both a test and a control case in case study research.

The internal validity of single-case research is enhanced when

Which of the following statements about the use of single-case methods in behavioral science research is TRUE?

Dr. Sowell is taking a pattern-matching approach to analyzing the data from a single case experiment. He will therefore collect

Explain how pattern matching is used to evaluate the outcome in single-case research.

Distinguish between A-B-A design and A-B-C-B single-case experimental designs.

In case study research, the unit of analysis is the

John experienced a head injury that resulted in a sudden ability to expertly play piano even though he had no prior music training. A neuroscientist now has the unexpected opportunity to study this case. He should

You set out to replicate the findings of a case study. Your best approach to establishing the validity of the original study is to

List three characteristics of high quality dependent measures for single-case research.

Explain the role of replication in single-case research. Describe the criteria for a good replication study.

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