Within-Subjects Designs: Small N Flashcards
What does N stand for?
The number of subjects needed in the experiment
A design in which the behavior of groups of subjects is compared
Large N design
What is a problem with the large N design?
They only reveal general trends which produce dubious conclusions
A design in which just one or very few subjects are used.
Small N design
What is the process of the small N design?
Collect the baseline, apply the experimental treatment, then reinstate original control condition to verify changes caused by experimental intervention
A measure of behavior as it normally occurs without the experimental manipulation
Baseline
A control condition used to assess the impact of the experimental condition.
Baseline
What are the features of a small n research?
Few subjects are studied much intensely in on intensive session for over a period of weeks, months or even in years.
Where is small n researched used?
In laboratory and in field settings; for both animal and human behavior
A design in which the baseline condition is measured first, followed by measurements during the experimental condition
AB Design
A design in which the baseline condition is measured first, followed by measurements during the experimental condition, followed by a return to the experimental condition.
ABA Design
It is also called a reversal design
ABA Design
A design in which the baseline condition is measured first, followed by measurements during treatment, followed by a return to the baseline conditions to verify that the change of behavior is linked to the experimental conditions, followed by a return to the treatment condition.
ABAB Design
Design that is very common in therapies
ABAB Design
A design in which a baseline condition is measured first, followed by measurements during treatment condition and a final baseline measurement to verify that the change in behavior is linked to the experimental condition. Used only when experimental treatments are reversible
ABABA Design
