When Using the Changing-Criterion Single-Case Research Design, What Is a Good

question 31

Multiple Choice

When using the changing-criterion single-case research design, what is a good rule of thumb for determining how much the criterion should change at each phase?

• A) in the new phase, the participant should be required to increase performance by 50% relative to the previous phase.
• B) the criterion change should be relatively large, to provide motivation.
• C) the criterion change should be relatively small, so as not to discourage the participant.
• D) the criterion change should be large enough to detect differences in behavior from the previous phase, but not so large as to be unattainable.

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