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Showing 1 to 20 of 208 for “"Single-subject"”.
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Hierarchical Linear Modeling versus visual analysis of single subject design data
Visual analysis is the “gold standard” for single-subject design data because of a presumed low Type I error rate and consistency across raters. However, research has found it less accurate and reliable than typically assumed. Many statistics have been proposed as aids for visual analysis, but most …
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A single subject study on major depressive disorder, PTSD, and mild mental retardation
<p>The purpose of this single subject study was to compare best practice and normative practice in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Mild Mental Retardation. A client from a community-based agency was used in the study. The client was an African American …
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The use of habit reversal training in the treatment of trichotillomania: a single subject design
… on the treatment of Trichotillomania (TTM). The subject in this study was a 12-year-old African American female who has demonstrated hair-pulling behavior for several years. The interventions that were implemented were journaling and Habit Reversal Training (HRT). The types of measurements that …
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Effects of Video and Cognitive Imagery on Throwing Performance of Baseball Pitchers: A Single Subject Design
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a three week imagery and video imagery intervention program on throwing accuracy performance of individual baseball pitchers. A secondary purpose of this study was to investigate if differences in accuracy response existed in low verses high …
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Engaged Time in Reading as Influenced by Praise and Written Directions: A Single Subject Experimental Design
This study sought to answer several questions involving three kinds of treatments--contingent praise, written directions, and contingent praise and written directions taken collectively--and their immediate effects on engaged time in reading. In addition, this study collected descriptive data on …
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An Examination of an Optimism Training intervention on Optimism Levels of NCAA Division I Athletes: A Single Subject Design
Optimism has been shown to provide many benefits, such as better health, increased satisfaction, confidence, motivation, and higher athletic performance. Research has also suggested the ability to increase the frequency of experiencing those benefits through the use of certain cognitive behavior …
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The effect of a 4-week sprint training program on sprint ability of female soccer players: a single-subject research design
… program on sprint biomechanics Method: Using single-subject design three female football players aged 16-17 were tested in a 10 m-, and 40 m sprint test during a baseline-, and intervention period. Also, video analysis was used to study changes in sprint biomechanics from before and after the …
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Responses of migraineurs to EEG biofeedback training and music therapy : a single-subject experimental study of a neuroacoustical treatment for migraines
… diagnosed with migraines participated in this single-subject design study. This study employed two independent variables- the SMR/theta training and music therapy, and the dependent variables were the SMR and theta recording registration. Each participant first participated in the EEG Base-rate …
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An Analysis of Psychological Skills Training Programs' Influence on Intercollegiate Female Athletes' Anxiety, Concentration, Motivation, and Coping Resources: A Single-Subject/Qualitative Design
<p>A single-subject/qualitative design was employed to determine if psychological skills training (PST) programs influenced athletes' levels and interpretations of anxiety, concentration, motivation, and coping resources. Two female collegiate swimmers high in anxiety and low in motivation and …
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Assessment of problem-solving therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and an SSRI in the treatment of a single subject presenting with major depressive disorder and dysthymia
… practice in treating depression in adults. The subject was a 44 year old Caucasian woman who initiated treatment voluntarily following a referral made by her primary care physician. This study was conducted in a community-based agency. A diagnosis of depression and dysthymia was reached through …
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The Effectiveness of Conversational Skill Training on The Development of Communicative Competence in Children With Language and Learning Problems
… communicative competence. A multiple baseline, single-subject design was employed with two conversational dyads comprised of two third grade and two fourth grade boys. These boys were identified as language and learning handicapped and were receiving both regular and special education …
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Exploring Classroom Collaborative Problem Solving: An Examination of the Pedagogical Role and Professional Learning of Mathematics Teachers
<p>This mixed-methods study examines the role of single-subject mathematics teachers in implementing collaborative problem solving (CPS) as a pedagogical practice. While international assessments such as the 2015 PISA highlighted U.S. students’ relatively strong performance in CPS, research has …
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A Deep-learning based Approach for Foot Placement Prediction
… from a motion capture system. Ten healthy subjects were invited to walk naturally at different speeds on a treadmill. In cross-subject learning, the trained models had a mean distance error of 5.93 cm for foot placement prediction. In single-subject learning, the prediction accuracy …
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Promoting Interactions in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder via Peer-mediated Intervention.
… play sessions with blocks and play dough. A single-subject multiple baseline design across subjects was used to determine the effects of the intervention. All three children with ASD demonstrated significant gains in the number and length of their interactions with peers, and in their …
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Jump Strategy Changes in Collegiate Women Soccer Players
… how the integration of jump strategy metrics and single-subject analysis could provide a better representation of the presence of fatigue among collegiate women soccer players. Eighteen participants were utilized in this study. Participants were required to complete three CMJs and a rate of …
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Culture Counts: Examining the Effectiveness of a Culturally Focused Empowerment Program For At-Risk Black Girls
… racial identity and self-concept. In addition, single-subject data has found the Sisters of Nia curriculum to have a positive impact on verbal aggression, which was evidenced by a significant reduction in behavior for all four single-subject participants’. These findings serve as further support …
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Psychological Measurement and Models of Individual Streams of Behavior
A general strategy for single subject research, based on the collection, exploration, and modeling of time and frequency information in a "stream protocol" (a complete record of the time and type of all behavioral changes during an interval of observation), is proposed and evaluated. A special …
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Efektifitas terapi sensori integrasi terhadap penurunan perilaku hiperaktif anak ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) di Pusat Terapi Fajar Mulia Ponorogo
… eksperimen yang dipakai adalah subjek tunggal (single subject design). Desain subjek tunggal memfokuskan pada data individu sebagai sampel penelitian. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 2 anak yang mengalami perilaku hiperaktif. Intervensi yang diberikan, terapi sensori integrasi tersebut …
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A study of the effect of social skills training on the display of physical and verbal aggression in students with behavior disorders
<p>The purpose of this single subject design was to examine the effect of social skills training as displayed by students with behavior disorders. Social skills training was conducted with 12 to 14 year old multi-cultural students with behavior disabilities in a self contained learning environment. …
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