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Single-Case Research Methods

Subject Course No. Credit Value
Psychology PSYC 3125 Three (3) credit hours

Assessing interventions in single systems (including individuals, families, and organizations) or other social systems is infused into the daily practice of many professions. This course will cover the theoretical foundations of single-case research, various single-case research designs and methodologies, data display and evaluation, research ethics, and practical issues with conducting research in applied settings.

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Instructor: Michael Palmer
Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (6ch)

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define and give examples of properties of behaviour and fundamental dimensional quantities of responses and response classes.
  • List and describe response measures that provide continuous measurement and dimensional quantities of behaviour.
  • List and describe response measures that provide discontinuous measurement and dimensionless quantities of behaviour.
  • Determine which would be the most reliable, valid and practical type(s) of response measure(s) to use when given information about both a target behaviour and relevant environmental factors.
  • Name, describe and give examples of how to establish and determine inter-observer agreement.
  • Name, describe, and give examples of how data can be displayed.
  • List and describe the types of graphic displays.
  • Select the best type of graphic display to effectively communicate quantitative relations.
  • Graph the data correctly when given a set of data and a type of display.
  • Define and determine level, trend, and variability of data.
  • Make decisions using your interpretations of level, trend, variability, and the change in each.
  • Name, describe and give examples of how to demonstrate functional relations.
  • Provide a rationale for using single-case experimental designs to demonstrate functional relations and to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
  • Name, describe and give examples of the four main types of single-case experimental designs.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

  • 10 x discussion board posts (20% total)
  • 6 x assignments (20% total)
  • 1 x final exam (invigilated, 60%)

The exam for this course will be invigilated on an approved date using Respondus e-proctoring software (LockDown Browser and Monitor). This is a free tool provided with this course; a webcam is required. More information will be given once you have been registered.

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition and fees. This fee is non-refundable once the add/drop date has passed within the term the course is registered in. Please note this fee will be automatically added and included in your term tuition fees. No further action is required when registering. Learn more about online course tuition and fees and methods of payment.

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