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  • Methodology
  • Clinical Research
  • Educational Research

Background:

  • Single-Case Experimental Designs (SCEDs) have a long history in clinical and educational intervention studies.
  • The field of SCED methodology is continuously evolving.
  • There is a growing consensus on quality criteria for many SCED aspects, yet analytical methods remain debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on issues in SCED study methodology.
  • To identify areas of consensus and disagreement in SCED conduct and analysis.
  • To stimulate debate and highlight areas for future research in SCEDs.

Main Methods:

  • Editorial discussion of papers within a special issue on SCED methodology.
  • Identification of consensus and disagreement points in SCED conduct and analysis.
  • Development of tentative criteria for selecting SCED analytical techniques.

Main Results:

  • Emerging consensus exists on SCED methodological quality criteria.
  • Disagreement persists regarding the most appropriate SCED data analysis methods.
  • The need for large-scale, interdisciplinary collaborations for SCED advancement is stressed.

Conclusions:

  • SCED methodology is still developing, with ongoing debates in data analysis.
  • Tentative criteria are offered to guide the selection of analytical techniques in SCED studies.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for SCEDs to contribute significantly to clinical practice evidence bases.