Why Is Variability in the Data at Baseline Assessment Problematic

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is variability in the data at baseline assessment problematic in single-case designs?

• A) Because performance at baseline indicates whether the treatment will be effective for the given participant
• B) Because performance at baseline allows the investigator to generalize the findings to others in the population
• C) Because performance at baseline is used to predict future performance and variability makes prediction difficult
• D) Because performance at baseline is used to predict past performance and variability makes prediction difficult

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