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  • Single-case designs are frequently used in behavioral research.
  • Classical statistical methods can present challenges with small sample sizes and interpretation.

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  • To highlight the advantages of Bayesian statistical methods for analyzing single-case design data.
  • To demonstrate the natural interpretability and flexibility of Bayesian approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Bayesian inference combines prior information with study data to create a posterior distribution.
  • The analysis focuses on interpretable quantities, such as the probability of effect sizes.

Main Results:

  • Bayesian methods offer more natural interpretations of results compared to classical methods.
  • Inference is not dependent on asymptotic theory, thus accommodating small sample sizes effectively.
  • Probabilistic statements about effect sizes (e.g., probability of being greater than zero) are readily available.

Conclusions:

  • Bayesian statistical methods provide a powerful and flexible framework for single-case design data analysis.
  • The accessibility of free software and similarity to frequentist methods facilitate adoption by researchers.