Which of the Following Is Not One of the Reasons

question 687

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the reasons that single-case designs are more popular than control group designs among behavior modifiers?

• A)Single-case designs typically provide potentially valuable information on individual variation in performance.
• B)Single-case designs are based on assumptions about the distribution of the dependent variable in the population.
• C)Single-case designs require only a few individuals with the same performance problem in order to evaluate an intervention.
• D)In single-case designs, all of the clients receive the treatment at one time or another.

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Definitions:

Replication

The process of repeating a research study or experiment to verify its findings or to ensure its accuracy.

Experimental Procedure

A specific set of steps in scientific research designed to test a hypothesis under controlled conditions.

Debriefing

A step at the end of an experiment in which the researcher explains the study’s purpose and design to each participant and undoes any manipulations to participants’ beliefs or state.

Hidden Manipulation

Hidden manipulation involves discreet or covert actions aimed at controlling or influencing others without their conscious awareness.