Dr.Lee has been treating someone with an unusual combination of symptoms.He notes that there is no published research on such a combination of symptoms,and considers developing a case study.How would Dr.Lee conduct this study?
A)Try to find other cases like the one he is treating.
B)Gather detailed historical and biographical information on this single individual.
C)Examine treatment response using an ABAB design.
D)Withhold treatment in an effort to fully understand the significance of symptoms.

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Dr. Lee would gather detailed historical and biographical information on this single individual in order to develop a case study. This would provide insight into the unique combination of symptoms and potential factors contributing to them. Trying to find other cases like the one he is treating may not be feasible or informative, and withholding treatment would be unethical. Using an ABAB design may be useful in studying treatment response, but it would not provide the detailed information necessary for a case study.

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