Which of the Following Single-Case Experiments Gives the Best Chance

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following single-case experiments gives the best chance of isolating causation?

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

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Definitions:

Incentive Spirometry

A respiratory therapy technique used to encourage patients to breathe deeply, preventing lung complications.

Abdominal Surgery

A broad term for any surgical procedure on the abdominal organs, including the stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, intestines, and appendix.

Chronic Respiratory Disease

A group of long-term breathing problems that affect the lungs, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema.

Respiratory Distress

A condition involving difficulty breathing and inadequate oxygenation of the blood, potentially leading to respiratory failure if not promptly treated.