Journal
TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY
Volume 50, Issue 1, Pages 86-92Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
DOI: 10.1177/00986283211029929
Keywords
statistical process control analysis; single-case report writing; self-assessment; self-reflection; student-focused learning; GENIAL model
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Psychological science is going through a period of transformation, with a crisis in confidence leading to a neglect of single-subject research designs. It is suggested to teach single-case designs in undergraduate education to enable students to draw objective conclusions.
Introduction: Psychological science is undergoing a period of change and transformation. Statement of the Problem: The crisis in confidence over psychological science has led to an emphasis on larger and larger sample sizes, sustaining an unfortunate neglect of single-subject research designs in undergraduate education. Literature Review: We identified several excellent articles advocating for the benefits of single-subject and small N designs over group-based research designs, yet single-case designs are seldom taught at undergraduate level. Teaching Implications: Teachers of psychology are provided with resources for implementing training in single-case research designs at undergraduate level, enabling students to draw objective conclusions in an N-of-1 research report. We do this using an example from a recently developed module on wellbeing science. Conclusion: Embedding an underused methodological approach for determining objective change in single individuals into undergraduate psychology curricula will help to develop practical skills applicable to many roles in the discipline of psychology, the healthcare sector and the quantified-self community.
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