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Single‐Case Research Design and Analysis: Counseling Applications
Author(s) -
Ray Dee C.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/jcad.12037
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , field (mathematics) , counseling psychology , psychological counseling , psychology , research design , applied psychology , engineering ethics , management science , computer science , psychotherapist , medical education , medicine , nursing , engineering , sociology , social science , mathematics , pure mathematics
The application of single‐case research design (SCRD) offers counseling practitioners and researchers a practical and viable method for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions that target behavior, emotions, personal characteristics, and other counseling‐related constructs of interest. This article discusses general issues relevant to SCRD, as well as obstacles to its implementation in counseling settings. Steps to SCRD development, application, and analysis that are specific to the counseling field are also provided to encourage its use among counselors and researchers.