Single system, or single case, design studies are a convenient method for evaluating practice, allowing professionals to track clients' response to treatment and change over time. They also allow researchers to gather data where it might be difficult to conduct a study involving treatment and control groups; in a school setting, or a community mental health agency, for example, random assignment may be impossible, whereas individual student or client progress across time can be more easily monitored. This pocket guide reviews a wide range of techniques for analyzing single system design data, including visual analysis methods, graphical methods, and statistical methods. From basic visual observation to complex ARIMA statistical models for use with interrupted time series designs, numerous data analysis methods are described and illustrated in this unique and handy book. The author frankly describes limitations and strengths of the data analysis methods so that readers can select an appropriate method and use the results responsibly in order to improve practice and client well-being. This accessible yet in-depth introduction will serve as a highly practical resource for doctoral students and researchers alike.
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This Pocket Guide covers the visual, graphical, and statistical analysis of data from single-case studies, with a much more comprehensive coverage of the range of data analysis methods than is contained in any other books on the topic for social workers.
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INTRODUCTION; GLOSSARY; REFERENCES; INDEX
"...a useful resource for doctoral students and researchers as a good introduction to single case design analysis."--Doody's
"...a useful resource for doctoral students and researchers as a good introduction to single case design analysis."--Doody's
Selling point: This is one of very few books focusing exclusively on different methods for analyzing data from single case designs.
William R. Nugent is Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Selling point: This is one of very few books focusing exclusively on different methods for analyzing data from single case designs.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780195369625
Publisert
2009
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press Inc
Vekt
251 gr
Høyde
209 mm
Bredde
139 mm
Dybde
11 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
184

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Biographical note

William R. Nugent is Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.