
Single-case research has played an important role in developing and evaluating interventions that are designed to alter a particular facet of human functioning. Now thoroughly updated in its second edition, acclaimed author Alan E. Kazdin's Single-Case Research Designs provides a notable contrast to the quantitative methodology approach that pervades the biological and social sciences. While focusing on widely applicable methodologies for evaluating interventions--such as treatment or psychotherapy using applied behavior analysis--this revised edition also encompasses a broader range of research areas that utilize single-case designs, demonstrating the pertinence of this methodology in various disciplines, from psychology and medicine to business and industry.This well-written, clear, and thoroughly updated text is ideal for practitioners, instructors, and students alike.
This text investigates the methodological rigor and practical utility of single-case research designs in evaluating interventions across diverse human service disciplines. Alan E. Kazdin, a prominent figure in clinical psychology and behavior analysis, utilizes his extensive academic background to present a framework that challenges the dominance of large-group quantitative studies. The book argues that single-case designs provide a robust, flexible alternative for assessing the efficacy of treatments, therapies, and behavioral modifications in real-world settings.
What You Will Find
Experts and academics frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding non-group research methodologies. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which makes complex statistical and experimental concepts accessible to both students and practicing professionals.
Page Count:
464
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195341880
ISBN-13:
9780195341881
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