Which of the Following Patterns Represents an Ideal Baseline in a Single-Case

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patterns represents an ideal baseline in a single-case experimental design?

• A) line with zero slope (horizontal line)
• B) line with a positive slope (diagonal from lower left to upper right)
• C) line with a negative slope (diagonal from upper left to lower right)
• D) jagged line with several peaks and valleys

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Definitions:

Managerial Control Systems

Tools and processes used by managers to regulate organizational activities and ensure the achievement of goals.

Feedforward Controls

A managerial control strategy focusing on regulating inputs (rather than outputs) to ensure that they meet required standards before the work process begins.

Feedback Control

A management technique in which performance is measured and compared against desired outcomes, and adjustments are made as necessary to achieve objectives.

Budget Overruns

Situations where the actual spending on a project or operation exceeds its initially planned or allocated budget.