Question 1

Single-case design evaluation involves using a(n) ______ design to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention.

Accepted Answer

Single-case design evaluation typically uses a time-series design to assess the effectiveness of an intervention by repeatedly measuring the outcome over time before, during, and after the intervention.

Question 2

In a standard notation of OOOOO X OOOOO, what does the X stand for?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

In a standard notation of OOOOO X OOOOO, what does the O stand for?

Accepted Answer

The O in the notation OOOOO X OOOOO stands for "observation," which is used in research design to represent the points at which measurements or observations are made.

Question 4

Treatment effectiveness is evaluated by looking at the observations during the ______ phase and comparing them with the observations during the baseline phase.

Accepted Answer

The intervention phase is when the treatment is applied, and its effectiveness is evaluated by comparing observations from this phase with those from the baseline phase.

Question 5

Whenever possible, the target behavior should be operationalized in a ______ manner.

Accepted Answer

Operationalizing a target behavior in a positive manner focuses on what the individual should do, rather than what they should not do, which is more effective for behavior change.

Question 6

Operationalizing the target behavior occurs during which phase?

Accepted Answer

Operationalizing the target behavior typically occurs during the assessment phase, where behaviors are defined and measured to establish a baseline before intervention.

Question 7

Which term describes changes in the target behavior that can be attributed to the client recording their behavior?

Accepted Answer

Reactivity refers to changes in behavior that occur as a result of the individual being aware that they are being observed or recording their own behavior.

Question 8

A targeted behavior should occur on at least a(n) ______ basis.

Accepted Answer

A targeted behavior should occur on at least a daily basis to ensure consistency and effectiveness in behavior modification or reinforcement strategies.

Question 9

A researcher will need to determine whether the targeted behavior will be measured using a ______ measure or individualized rating scales (IRS).

Accepted Answer

Standardized measures are established tools with consistent procedures for administration and scoring, often used in research to ensure comparability across different subjects or studies.

Question 10

Prior to selecting a standardized measure, you need to decide what characteristic or dimension of the target behavior you plan to ______.

Accepted Answer

Before selecting a standardized measure, it is essential to decide what characteristic or dimension of the target behavior you plan to measure, as this will guide the choice of the appropriate tool or method.

Question 11

What is an appropriate question to ask when assessing a client's behavior?

Accepted Answer

Asking how often the behavior occurs helps in understanding the frequency and pattern of the behavior, which is crucial for assessment.

Question 12

A ______ score is a score that is used to indicate whether someone's score puts him or her in a certain category.

Accepted Answer

A cutoff score is used to determine whether a score falls within a certain category or meets a specific criterion.

Question 13

If a client's teacher is measuring the frequency of a behavior, how would they document it?

Accepted Answer

The frequency of a behavior is documented by counting how often the behavior occurs.

Question 14

How many phases does the single-case design evaluation process have?

Accepted Answer

The single-case design evaluation process has two phases: the design phase and the evaluation phase.

Question 15

The ______ phase is where there are repeated measures of the dependent variable being taken prior to the implementation of the intervention.

Accepted Answer

The baseline phase involves collecting repeated measures of the dependent variable before introducing any intervention, to establish a reference point for comparison.

Question 16

A ______ pattern is one where there is a predictable pattern to the occurrence of the problem behavior.

Accepted Answer

A stable pattern indicates predictability in the occurrence of a problem behavior, meaning it occurs consistently over time.

Question 17

A stable baseline is indicated by a flatline usually across at least ______ data points.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A stable baseline is indicated by a...

Question 18

According to the text, how many observations should you have?

Accepted Answer

The text suggests having 5-10 observations, which is a common range for ensuring sufficient data for analysis while maintaining manageability.

Question 19

Stability refers to a clear predictable pattern from the baseline to the ______ phase.

Accepted Answer

Stability in this context refers to the consistency of data patterns from the baseline phase to the intervention phase, indicating that any changes observed can be attributed to the intervention itself.

Question 20

Which of the following is the most important?

Accepted Answer

Providing clients the services they need is the most important as it directly impacts their well-being and addresses their specific requirements.

Quiz 15: Single-Case Design Evaluation