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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"single-subject design"”.
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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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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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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 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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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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Letter formation using video modeling compared to in vivo modeling for children with autism
A multiple-baseline A-B single subject design across four participants was used to evaluate the effectiveness of in vivo versus video modeling on copying skills in children with autism. Participants were presented with an uppercase letter that was not in their particular current letter-copying …
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The use of direct instruction to improve reading comprehension for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
… a worksheet to check for their understanding. A single subject design with AB phases was used and student performance was evaluated by completing a daily worksheet and oral responses to questions. The results showed students' comprehension scores increased from 25% to 50% over the course of …
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The effects of social skills training to increase appropriate behaviors of elementary students with disabilities in physical education
… before, during and after the training. A single subject design with ABC phases was used to record student behaviors.</p> <p>The results indicate that all students increased the appropriate target behaviors and reduced inappropriate behaviors during the intervention phase. During the …
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Pediatric feeding problems related to tactile defensiveness: a case study
<p>The purpose of this exploratory, single-subject design study was to introduce to a child with a severe feeding disorder and tactile sensitivity different activities related to food in an attempt to increase the child's acceptance of new foods. After a baseline assessment, the child and his …
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Using ipads to self-monitor aggressive behavior of juvenile delinquents
… hands to self, and 3) calming down when upset. A single subject design with ABAB phases was used for six weeks. A survey was given at the end to evaluate their satisfaction. Results showed that the use of iPads for self-monitoring yielded an increase in positive, non-aggressive behaviors. …
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Social skills and attributions of Asperger's Syndrome
The purpose of this study was a single subject design (a) measuring where in social skills ability, a male high school student diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, is deficient based off of 5 subscales of social skills and then (b) creating an intervention focused on improving the areas of weakness …
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Using the Raz-Kids reading program to increase reading comprehension and fluency for students with LD
… reading level, fluency and comprehension. A single subject design with A B phases was used in this study. The results showed participating students increased their guided reading levels and fluency. It seems that the Raz-Kids program would be beneficial as a supplement to reading instruction …
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The effects on using ipads in teaching sight words to English Language Learners
… language students (ESLs). A multiple baseline single subject design with AB phases was used. During the baseline, each participant's performance was assessed using flashcards and cloze sentences. Their scores were recorded. During the intervention, each student was taught the sight word …
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Reading Intervention Using Interactive Metronome Treatment
… used a multiple baseline across participant’s single-subject design. Three participants were monitored to determine a baseline using Curriculum Based Measures and Correct Word Per Minute data, and then each received a total of 15 hours of Interactive Metronome treatment. Progress was documented …
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The effects of video self-modeling on walking skills of preschoolers using walkers
… children using walkers. A multiple baseline, single-subject design was used with three preschool age children that measured the number of steps taken. After establishing baseline with each child, they each were shown a short three minute movie of themselves walking every day for at least five …
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The effect of using technology and self-monitoring to teach basic facts to children at risk
… their progress. A multiple baseline single subject design with A B C phases was used. All four students had an increase in automaticity of basic subtraction facts. Findings indicate that both interventions are effective in improving math scores to achieve automaticity of basic math …
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Using Facebook to improve social communication skills of students with autism spectrum disorders
… participated in the study. A multiple baseline single subject design across settings was used. During the baseline, students were observed and their initiation and reciprocation in communication with peers and teachers were recorded. During the intervention, students were instructed to use …
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Semantically-Based Therapeutic Approach Through Aided Language Stimulation in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
… therapeutic approach was studied using a single-subject design with a 7-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder who was minimally verbal. Techniques for increasing word retrieval (e.g., the repeated modeling of a small number of target words/symbols) were used in theme-based sessions …
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Using iPads to increase on-task behavior of students with autism
… A boy and three girls with ASD participated. A single subject design with ABAB phases was used. During the baseline, each student's behavior occurrences in a language arts class were observed using interval recording of three on-task behaviors including facing forward, engaging in assignment, …
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