Suppose an ABCD Design Obtains the Following Results Regarding Level

question 32

Multiple Choice

Suppose an ABCD design obtains the following results regarding level of social adjustment with a chronically mentally ill client discharged to live with his family.
$$\begin{array} { l l l l l l } \text { A (Baseline) : } & 10 & 10 & 10 & 10 & 10 \\\text { B (Social skills training) : } & 10 & 10 & 10 & 10 & 10 \\\text { C (Occupational Rehabilitation) : } & 10 & 10 & 10 & 10 & 10 \\\text { D (Family education) : } & 15 & 20 & 25 & 30 & 35\end{array}$$
What is the most appropriate inference for future interventions with similar clients?

• A)Just provide the family education.
• B)Provide all three interventions in the same order.
• C)Replicate the study to assess possible order effects.
• D)none of these.

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