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This systematic review analyzed data consistency in single-case ABAB designs using the CONsistency of DAta Patterns (CONDAP) measure. Findings indicate that most published ABAB designs exhibit medium data pattern consistency.

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  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Single-case ABAB phase designs are frequently used in applied research.
  • Assessing data pattern consistency within these designs is crucial for valid interpretation.
  • The CONsistency of DAta Patterns (CONDAP) measure offers a quantitative approach to evaluate this consistency.

Approach:

  • A systematic review of 460 datasets from 119 applied studies published over 50 years was conducted.
  • The CONDAP measure was applied to analyze data patterns within the A and B phases of ABAB designs.
  • Typical CONDAP values were identified to establish interpretational guidelines for future research.

Key Points:

  • The distribution of CONDAP values across all phases is right-skewed, indicating variability.
  • B-phase CONDAP values exhibit a narrower range compared to A-phase values.
  • Interpretational guidelines for CONDAP values were proposed: very high (0–0.5), high (0.5–1), medium (1–1.5), low (1.5–2), and very low (>2).

Conclusions:

  • The study provides interpretational guidelines for the CONDAP measure, categorizing consistency levels (very high to very low).
  • The findings suggest that medium consistency is the most prevalent pattern in published single-case ABAB designs.
  • These guidelines can aid researchers in objectively assessing data pattern consistency in future single-case research.