Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Design Research: Introduction to the Special Issue

Matthew K. Burns

doi:10.1007/s10864-012-9158-9

Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Design Research: Introduction to the Special Issue

Matthew K. Burns

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Abstract

Single-case design (SCD) research focuses on finding powerful effects, but the influence of this methodology on the evidence-based practice (EBP) movement is questionable. Meta-analytic procedures may help facilitate the role of SCD research in the EBP movement, but meta-analyses of SCDs are controversial. The current article provides an introduction to the special issue on meta-analyses of SCD research by discussing concerns regarding the internal and external validity of these designs. Specific considerations for increasing the validity of SCD meta-analyses are provided, as are brief overviews of the articles included in the special issue.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	175-184
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Behavioral Education
Volume	21
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10864-012-9158-9
State	Published - Sep 2012
Externally published	Yes

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Effect size
Evidence-based practice
Meta-analysis

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