Modules

Module Nine    Part II:

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

  Compare and contrast phase change, alternating-treatment, and multiple baseline single-subject designs. 

  Given a single-subject research design, describe methods for improving validity and reliability. 

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

  Given an empirical single-subject 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 Information Collection 
Planning 
Development of Preliminary Form of Product 
Main Field testing

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Activities 

   Striving for Control, Part 2 

With your group and using the empirical research article, Reading for Meaning: The Efficacy of Reciprocal Teaching in Fostering Reading Comprehension in High School Students in Remedial Reading Classes, answer the following questions: 
 

1. What methods were used for data reduction (summarization)? If there is more than one research question, then there may be separate methods (statistical procedures) to answer each research question. You need to address each one independently. 

2. Were the statistical procedures used appropriate? Again, if there is more than one research question, then there may be separate methods (statistical procedures) to answer each research question. You need to address each one independently. 

3. What conclusions were reached? Are these reasonable given the findings? 

4. Are there any threats to the validity of the study (internal or external)? If so, identify them (limit yourself to 3 or fewer), and determine a way to alter the design to avoid these threats.

 

  Submit your group work to Dr. McConney or to Dr. Abalos under the heading, "Striving for Control", Part 2."
See course syllabus for the date the assignment is due.

  Validity of Our Study  

Based on your research question presented during Module Two, with your group members, discuss any threats to the validity of your study and how these may be addressed.  
 

  Post your answers on the  under the heading, "Validity of Our Study."

See course syllabus for the assignment due date.

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Dr. Abalos' students please open another window in your browser, and log on to http://onyx.fgcu.edu/~134

  Summary Three

Remember to be looking for empirical research articles related to your research question.  

With your group, summarize a third one of the research articles you will be using in the project.  
 

  Submit this to Dr. McConney or to Dr. Abalos under the heading, "Summary Three."

See course syllabus for the date the assignment is due.

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