This practical, user-friendly textbook provides background knowledge, basic concepts, and an understanding of relevant issues related to applied behavior analysis -- and specifically to single subject research designs. Applications to action research and classroom data use and interventions are also included.

PART 1: CONDUCTING SINGLE SUBJECT RESEARCH: ISSUES AND PROCEDURES.
1. Historical Perspectives and Important Concepts in Single Subject Research.
2. Methods for Changing Target Behaviors.
3. Methods for Recording Behaviors.
4. Issues in Single Subject Research.
5. Action Research.
PART 2: OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION OF SINGLE SUBJECT DESIGNS.
6. Withdrawal Designs.
7. Changing Conditions and Changing Criterion Designs.
8. Multiple Baseline Designs.
9. Alternating Treatments Designs.
PART 3: ANALYZING RESULTS FROM SINGLE SUBJECT STUDIES.
10. Methods for Analyzing Data.

This practical, user-friendly textbook provides background knowledge, basic concepts, and an understanding of relevant issues related to applied behavior analysis -- and specifically to single subject research designs. Applications to action research and classroom data use and interventions are also included. Detailed summaries of published research studies involving the use of the various single subject designs have been updated to assure currency. New application case studies challenge readers to use the knowledge and skills they've learned. Each case study poses questions (along with suggested answers) for students to consider. New information has been added on application research, the response to intervention process, and IEPs. CEC Standards have been correlated to each chapter. Each chapter includes learning objectives, which provide a framework for students as they read and help them understand expected outcomes. Focuses on issues in single subject research, independent/dependent variables, and the four basic single-subject designs and their variations. Reviews current research literature and includes "how to" information for students. Offers a holistic approach to analyzing data that emphasizes visual, quantitative, and qualitative aspects. Includes numerous student-friendly features such as reoccurring vignettes, "Check It Out," and "Summary Checklists" that help keep students engaged.