The example of ______ is not a use of a small-n design.
A) a researcher wishes to test the effect of a treatment on an individual
B) test a mathematical description of behavior
C) a behavior that does not differ across individuals very much is examined
D) a researcher wishes to test the effect of a treatment on 1,000 participants

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A small-n design involves studying a small number of cases in depth to understand their individual behavior or the effect of an intervention. Option D involves a large number of participants, which is not consistent with a small-n design. Options A and B could potentially involve a small-n design, depending on the number of individuals being studied. Option C refers to a low variability in behavior, which is not directly related to the use of a small-n design.

The Example of ______ Is Not a Use of a Small-N