Abstract
Single-case design (SCD) research focuses on finding powerful effects, but the influence of this methodology on the evidence-based
practice (EBP) movement is questionable. Meta-analytic procedures may help facilitate the role of SCD research in the EBP
movement, but meta-analyses of SCDs are controversial. The current article provides an introduction to the special issue on
meta-analyses of SCD research by discussing concerns regarding the internal and external validity of these designs. Specific
considerations for increasing the validity of SCD meta-analyses are provided, as are brief overviews of the articles included
in the special issue.
practice (EBP) movement is questionable. Meta-analytic procedures may help facilitate the role of SCD research in the EBP
movement, but meta-analyses of SCDs are controversial. The current article provides an introduction to the special issue on
meta-analyses of SCD research by discussing concerns regarding the internal and external validity of these designs. Specific
considerations for increasing the validity of SCD meta-analyses are provided, as are brief overviews of the articles included
in the special issue.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Introduction
- Pages 1-10
- DOI 10.1007/s10864-012-9158-9
- Authors
- Matthew K. Burns, University of Minnesota, 341 Education Science Building, 56 E. River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
- Journal Journal of Behavioral Education
- Online ISSN 1573-3513
- Print ISSN 1053-0819