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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 third 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 relevance of this methodology to various disciplines, from psychology and medicine to business and industry. This well-written, clear, and thoroughly updated text is ideal for researchers, practitioners, instructors, and students alike.
This text investigates the utility and rigorous application of single-case research designs as a viable alternative to traditional group-based quantitative methodologies. Alan E. Kazdin, a prominent figure in clinical psychology, utilizes his extensive academic background to present a framework for evaluating interventions in individual subjects. The book argues that single-case designs provide essential insights into human functioning that aggregate data often obscures, particularly within clinical, educational, and organizational settings.
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Experts and academics frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for students and practitioners interested in clinical research methodology. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which makes complex statistical and experimental concepts accessible to those outside of pure research roles.
Page Count:
960
Publication Date:
2020-12-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Academic US
ISBN-10:
0190079983
ISBN-13:
9780190079987
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