Design And Analysis Of Single Case Research

Author : Ronald D. Franklin,David B. Allison,Bernard S. Gorman
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317780441

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Design and Analysis of Single-Case Research by Ronald D. Franklin,David B. Allison,Bernard S. Gorman Pdf

This book focuses on one important aspect of psychological research -- the intensive study of people measured one or more at a time. Some important historical material is detailed in several chapters making a strong connection to previous material in psychology. Several contributors present important details on classical and novel methods to study behavior over time, and they do so in the context of appropriate statistical methods. This appropriately reflects the growing interest in examining dynamic behaviors by objective measurement. Key experimental design principles are expertly stated, reflecting the growing interest in studying the individual course of development for invariants in behaviors, including some unusual constructs such as cycles and punctuated equilibria. This book also deals with practical contemporary problems in psychology and documents the increased possibility of using clinical research tools. Taken as a whole, this volume is filled with interesting historical points, informative mathematical and statistical analyses, and practical methods. It is the only book addressing the issues of meta-analysis, cyclicity, and confounds to visual inspection of single subject data that considers ways in which statistical software can aid in overcoming these constraints.

Author : Thomas R. Kratochwill,Joel R. Levin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317535652

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Single-Case Research Design and Analysis (Psychology Revivals) by Thomas R. Kratochwill,Joel R. Levin Pdf

Originally published in 1992, the editors of this volume fulfill three main goals: to take stock of progress in the development of data-analysis procedures for single-subject research; to clearly explain errors of application and consider them within the context of new theoretical and empirical information of the time; and to closely examine new developments in the analysis of data from single-subject or small n experiments. To meet these goals, this book provides examples of applicable single-subject research data analysis. It presents a wide variety of topics and perspectives and hopes that readers will select the data-analysis strategies that best reflect their methodological approaches, statistical sophistication, and philosophical beliefs. These strategies include visual analysis, nonparametric tests, time-series experiments, applications of statistical procedures for multiple behaviors, applications of meta-analysis in single-subject research, and discussions of issues related to the application and misapplication of selected techniques.

Author : David L. Morgan,Robin K. Morgan
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483317090

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Single-Case Research Methods for the Behavioral and Health Sciences by David L. Morgan,Robin K. Morgan Pdf

This text ntroduces readers to the history, epistemology, and strategies of single-case research design. The authors offer concrete information on how to observe, measure, and interpret change in relevant outcome variables and how to design strategies that promote causal inferences. Key Features Includes case vignettes on specific single-case designs Describes clinical and applied case studies Draws on multiple examples of single-case designs from published journals across a wide range of disciplines Covers recent developments in applied research, including meta-analysis and the distinction between statistical and clinical significance Provides pedagogical tools to help readers master the material, including a glossary, interim summaries, end-of-chapter review questions, and activities that encourage active processing of material. Intended Audience This text is intended for students and practitioners in a variety of disciplines—including psychology, nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy—who are increasingly called upon to document the effectiveness of interventions.

Author : Ronald D. Franklin,David B. Allison,Bernard S. Gorman
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317780434

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Design and Analysis of Single-Case Research by Ronald D. Franklin,David B. Allison,Bernard S. Gorman Pdf

This book focuses on one important aspect of psychological research -- the intensive study of people measured one or more at a time. Some important historical material is detailed in several chapters making a strong connection to previous material in psychology. Several contributors present important details on classical and novel methods to study behavior over time, and they do so in the context of appropriate statistical methods. This appropriately reflects the growing interest in examining dynamic behaviors by objective measurement. Key experimental design principles are expertly stated, reflecting the growing interest in studying the individual course of development for invariants in behaviors, including some unusual constructs such as cycles and punctuated equilibria. This book also deals with practical contemporary problems in psychology and documents the increased possibility of using clinical research tools. Taken as a whole, this volume is filled with interesting historical points, informative mathematical and statistical analyses, and practical methods. It is the only book addressing the issues of meta-analysis, cyclicity, and confounds to visual inspection of single subject data that considers ways in which statistical software can aid in overcoming these constraints.

Author : Jennifer R. Ledford,David L. Gast
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134073719

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Single Case Research Methodology by Jennifer R. Ledford,David L. Gast Pdf

In this anticipated new edition of Single Case Research Methodology, David L. Gast and Jennifer R. Ledford detail why and how to apply standard principles of single case research methodology to one’s own research or professional project. Using numerous and varied examples, they demonstrate how single case research can be used for research in behavioral and school psychology, special education, speech and communication sciences, language and literacy, occupational therapy, and social work. This thoroughly updated new edition features two entirely new chapters on measurement systems and controversial issues in single subject research, in addition to sample data sheets, graphic displays, and detailed guidelines for conducting visual analysis of graphic data. This book will be an important resource to student researchers, practitioners, and university faculty who are interested in answering applied research questions and objectively evaluating educational and clinical practices.

Author : Thomas R. Kratochwill,Joel R. Levin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317535645

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Single-Case Research Design and Analysis (Psychology Revivals) by Thomas R. Kratochwill,Joel R. Levin Pdf

Originally published in 1992, the editors of this volume fulfill three main goals: to take stock of progress in the development of data-analysis procedures for single-subject research; to clearly explain errors of application and consider them within the context of new theoretical and empirical information of the time; and to closely examine new developments in the analysis of data from single-subject or small n experiments. To meet these goals, this book provides examples of applicable single-subject research data analysis. It presents a wide variety of topics and perspectives and hopes that readers will select the data-analysis strategies that best reflect their methodological approaches, statistical sophistication, and philosophical beliefs. These strategies include visual analysis, nonparametric tests, time-series experiments, applications of statistical procedures for multiple behaviors, applications of meta-analysis in single-subject research, and discussions of issues related to the application and misapplication of selected techniques.

Author : Thomas R. Kratochwill,Joel R. Levin
Publisher : Applying Psychology in the Sch
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1433817519

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Single-case Intervention Research by Thomas R. Kratochwill,Joel R. Levin Pdf

Thanks to remarkable methodological and statistical advances in recent years, Single-Case design (SCD) research has become a viable and often essential option for researchers in applied psychology, education, and related fields. This text is a compendium of information and tools for researchers considering SCD research, a methodology in which one or several participants (or other units) comprise a systematically-controlled experimental intervention study. SCD is a highly flexible method of conducting applied intervention research where it is not feasible or practical to collect data from traditional groups of participants. Initial chapters lay out the key components of SCDs, from articulating dependent variables to documenting methods for achieving experimental control and selecting an appropriate design model. Subsequent chapters show when and how to implement SCDs in a variety of contexts and how to analyze and interpret results. Authors emphasize key design and analysis tactics, such as randomization, to help enhance the internal validity and scientific credibility of individual studies. This rich resource also includes in-depth descriptions of large-scale SCD research projects being undertaken at key institutions; practical suggestions from journal editors on how to get SCD research published; and detailed instructions for free, user-friendly, web-based randomization software.

Author : Robyn Tate,Michael Perdices
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429948152

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Single-Case Experimental Designs for Clinical Research and Neurorehabilitation Settings by Robyn Tate,Michael Perdices Pdf

This book is a practical resource designed for clinicians, researchers, and advanced students who wish to learn about single-case research designs. It covers the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of single-case designs, as well as their practical application in the clinical and research neurorehabilitation setting. The book briefly traces the history of single-case experimental designs (SCEDs); outlines important considerations in understanding and planning a scientifically rigorous single-case study, including internal and external validity; describes prototypical single-case designs (withdrawal-reversal designs and the medical N-of-1 trial, multiple-baseline designs, alternating-treatments designs, and changing-criterion designs) and required features to meet evidence standards, threats to internal validity, and strategies to address them; addresses data evaluation, covering visual analysis of graphed data, statistical techniques, and clinical significance; and provides a practical ten-step procedure for implementing single-case methods. Each chapter includes detailed illustrative examples from the neurorehabilitation literature. Novel features include: A focus on the neurorehabilitation setting, which is particularly suitable for single-case designs because of the complex and often unique presentation of many patients/clients. A practical approach to the planning, implementation, data analysis, and reporting of single-case designs. An appendix providing a detailed summary of many recently published SCEDs in representative domains in the neurorehabilitation field, covering basic and instrumental activities of daily living, challenging behaviours, disorders of communication and cognition, mood and emotional functions, and motor-sensory disabilities. It is valuable reading for clinicians and researchers in several disciplines working in rehabilitation, including clinical and neuropsychology, education, language and speech pathology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. It is also an essential resource for advanced students in these fields who need a textbook for specialised courses on research methodology and use of single-case design in applied clinical and research settings.

Author : Jennifer R. Ledford,David L. Gast
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134073788

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Single Case Research Methodology by Jennifer R. Ledford,David L. Gast Pdf

In this anticipated new edition of Single Case Research Methodology, David L. Gast and Jennifer R. Ledford detail why and how to apply standard principles of single case research methodology to one’s own research or professional project. Using numerous and varied examples, they demonstrate how single case research can be used for research in behavioral and school psychology, special education, speech and communication sciences, language and literacy, occupational therapy, and social work. This thoroughly updated new edition features two entirely new chapters on measurement systems and controversial issues in single subject research, in addition to sample data sheets, graphic displays, and detailed guidelines for conducting visual analysis of graphic data. This book will be an important resource to student researchers, practitioners, and university faculty who are interested in answering applied research questions and objectively evaluating educational and clinical practices.

Author : Rens van de Schoot,Milica Miočević
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000760941

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Small Sample Size Solutions by Rens van de Schoot,Milica Miočević Pdf

Researchers often have difficulties collecting enough data to test their hypotheses, either because target groups are small or hard to access, or because data collection entails prohibitive costs. Such obstacles may result in data sets that are too small for the complexity of the statistical model needed to answer the research question. This unique book provides guidelines and tools for implementing solutions to issues that arise in small sample research. Each chapter illustrates statistical methods that allow researchers to apply the optimal statistical model for their research question when the sample is too small. This essential book will enable social and behavioral science researchers to test their hypotheses even when the statistical model required for answering their research question is too complex for the sample sizes they can collect. The statistical models in the book range from the estimation of a population mean to models with latent variables and nested observations, and solutions include both classical and Bayesian methods. All proposed solutions are described in steps researchers can implement with their own data and are accompanied with annotated syntax in R. The methods described in this book will be useful for researchers across the social and behavioral sciences, ranging from medical sciences and epidemiology to psychology, marketing, and economics.

Author : Alan E. Kazdin
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0195341880

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Single-case Research Designs by Alan E. Kazdin Pdf

Kazdin's text is a notable contrast to the quantitative methodology approach that pervades the biological and social sciences. The methodology in Single-Case Reasearch Designs focuses on a widely applicable methodology for evaluating interventions, such as treatment, or psychotherapy, using applied behavior anlaysis. However, this revision aims to encompass a broader range of research areas that utilize single-case designs. The text will convey the pertinence of this research methodology to disciplines ranging from psychology and medicine to business and industry. The first edition of this book, which was published in 1982, still sells a steady amount of copies today. The fact that professors continue to use the first edition of this book more than twenty years after it was published is a testament to the quality of information, organization, and narrative throughout the text. The possibility of a revision has professors excited that they can expose their students toa well-written, clear, and updated text that will reflect the current status of single-case research.

Author : David H. Barlow,Michel Hersen
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Behavior modification
ISBN : 0205142710

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Single Case Experimental Designs by David H. Barlow,Michel Hersen Pdf

Author : Jennifer R. Ledford,David L. Gast
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351366854

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Single Case Research Methodology by Jennifer R. Ledford,David L. Gast Pdf

Single Case Research Methodology, 3rd Edition presents a thorough, technically sound, user-friendly, and comprehensive discussion of single case research methodology. This book can serve as a detailed and complex reference tool for students, researchers, and practitioners who intend to conduct single case research design studies; interpret findings of single case design studies; or write proposals, manuscripts, or reviews of single case methodology research. The authors present a variety of single case research studies with a wide range of participants, including preschoolers, K-12 students, university students, and adults in a variety of childcare, school, clinical, and community settings, making the book relevant across multiple disciplines in social, educational, and behavioral science including special and general education; school, child, clinical, and neuropsychology; speech, occupational, recreation, and physical therapy; and social work.

Author : John B. Todman,Pat Dugard
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001-03
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781135659356

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Single-case and Small-n Experimental Designs by John B. Todman,Pat Dugard Pdf

This book is a practical guide to help researchers draw valid causal inferences from small-scale clinical intervention studies. It should be of interest to teachers of, and students in, courses with an experimental clinical component, as well as clinical researchers. Inferential statistics used in the analysis of group data are frequently invalid for use with data from single-case experimental designs. Even non-parametric rank tests provide, at best, approximate solutions for only some single-case (and small-n ) designs. Randomization (Exact) tests, on the other hand, can provide valid statistical analyses for all designs that incorporate a random procedure for assigning treatments to subjects or observation periods, including single-case designs. These Randomization tests require large numbers of data rearrangements and have been seldom used, partly because desktop computers have only recently become powerful enough to complete the analyses in a reasonable time. Now that the necessary computational power is available, they continue to be under-used because they receive scant attention in standard statistical texts for behavioral researchers and because available programs for running the analyses are relatively inaccessible to researchers with limited statistical or computing interest. This book is first and foremost a practical guide, although it also presents the theoretical basis for Randomization tests. Its most important aim is to make these tests accessible to researchers for a wide range of designs. It does this by providing programs on CD-ROM that allow users to run analyses of their data within a standard package (Minitab, Excel, or SPSS) with which they are already familiar. No statistical or computing expertise is required to use these programs. This is the "new stats" for single-case and small-n intervention studies, and anyone interested in this research approach will benefit.

Author : Craig H. Kennedy
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : UVA:X004804094

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Single-case Designs for Educational Research by Craig H. Kennedy Pdf

Single-Case Designs for Educational Research provides up-to-date in-depth information about the use of single-case experimental designs in educational research across a range of educational settings and students. Research Methods in Special Education. Appropriate for those pursuing advanced degrees in Education and Special Education.