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Background:

  • Single-case experimental design (SCED) research is increasingly utilized across health, behavioral, and educational disciplines.
  • Existing reporting standards require expansion to adequately address the nuances of SCED data analysis.
  • Prior standards like JARS and SCRIBE provide a foundation for developing comprehensive SCED reporting guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose novel data-analysis reporting guidelines specifically for single-case experimental design (SCED) research.
  • To enhance the professional reporting of visual and statistical analyses within SCED studies.
  • To provide a framework for establishing evidence-based practices through rigorous SCED research.

Main Methods:

  • Building upon existing reporting standards (JARS, SCRIBE), this paper details recommendations for SCED data analysis.
  • Guidelines are presented for both visual and statistical analysis techniques applicable to SCED methodology.
  • Specific recommendations are provided in a tabled format for professional reporting.

Main Results:

  • The proposed guidelines offer expanded criteria for the visual and statistical analysis of SCED data.
  • Recommendations cover both nonrandomized and randomized single-case experimental designs.
  • The guidelines aim to improve the clarity and rigor of SCED research reporting.

Conclusions:

  • Adoption of these guidelines will standardize and improve the reporting of SCED research.
  • Enhanced reporting facilitates the accurate interpretation and application of SCED findings.
  • These recommendations support the advancement of evidence-based practices derived from SCED research.