When an Intervention in a Single-Case Design Is Expected to Have

question 42

Multiple Choice

When an intervention in a single-case design is expected to have an effect in the same direction as a baseline trend (either positive or negative) ,the researcher should

• A) provide other evidence showing an effect of the treatment that flattens the baseline.
• B) use additional means of evaluation such as asking for subjective evaluations from others familiar with the individual or comparing the individual's behavior to what is considered "normal."
• C) provide other evidence showing an effect of the treatment that causes the baseline to change direction at least twice.
• D) use graphical analysis to prove that the change from the baseline trend is a "marked" change in the behavioral record.

Understand the definitions and applications of psychological tests and measurements.

Recognize the importance and methods of archival research in psychology.

Comprehend the significance of publication and scientific communication in the research process.

Grasp the importance of statistical procedures in data analysis and drawing conclusions from research data.

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