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Single subject (small N) research designs and zoo research
Author(s) -
Saudargas Richard A.,
Drummer Lisa C.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
zoo biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.5
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1098-2361
pISSN - 0733-3188
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1098-2361(1996)15:2<173::aid-zoo7>3.0.co;2-8
Subject(s) - biology , subject (documents) , research design , statistics , management science , computer science , library science , mathematics , engineering
This paper presents single case (small N) research designs as a design option for research in zoos. Because of the small numbers of animals in zoos, traditional large group designs using inferential statistics are often not feasible. Single subject research designs are discussed with respect to logic, specific design options, and validity. Specific examples are used throughout to demonstrate how these designs would be used in zoo research. © 1996 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.