Module Ten    Other Design Issues
Learning Objectives

  Based on the text, state the primary purpose(s) for single-case research. 

  Based on the text and given the designs: phase change, alternating-treatment, multiple baseline, and factorial, compare and contrast these designs. 

  Given the research design of single case, describe methods for improving the validity and reliability. 

  Given an empirical single-case research article; identify the participant(s), independent variable(s), dependent variable(s), extraneous variable(s), treatment, design used (phase change, alternating-treatment, multiple baseline, or factorial), research question, research hypothesis, null hypothesis, data collection, data reduction technique(s), and conclusions reached. 

  Given an empirical single-case research article, evaluate the strength of the research design (consider what methods, if any, were used to improve validity and reliability). 

  Given the two research designs: single case and case study, create a table that compares and contrasts the two designs.

Single Subject 
Action Research 
Education Research and Development 
Seven Steps of the Research and Development Cycle 
 

Research and Infomation Collection 
Planning 
Development of Prelimainry Form of Product 
Main Field testing
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   Data Collection Anyone? 

Based on your research question presented during Module two, with your group members, describe your method of collecting data.  
 

  Post your answers on the  WebBoard under the heading, "Data Collection Anyone?"
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  Critique an article. Check syllabus for due date.

  Project due - check syllabus for due date

Suggested References --

Stringer, E.T. (1996). Action research: A handbook for practitioners. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
Borg, W.R., & Gall, M.D. (1989). Educational research: An introduction (5th ed.). NY: Longman.