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51.029 - Handling Methodological Complexities in Effect Size Calculation and Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Experimental Design Data

Sun, April 7, 3:40 to 5:10pm, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Floor: 800 Level, Room 801A

Session Type: Structured Poster Session

Abstract

For decades, single-case experimental design (SCED) researchers have relied on visual analysis to make inferences about the effectiveness of treatments. Recently, methodologists have focused on developing effect size estimates and meta-analytic techniques to complement these inferences. There remains methodological dilemmas and complexities to be handled when analyzing raw and meta-analytic SCED data and this session offers exposure to eleven research studies introducing recent innovations.
Several studies use real SCED data to demonstrate their relevant methodological advances intended to facilitate applied researchers’ use of statistical developments, while other studies entail simulation studies evaluating the innovations. Two studies present a systematic review giving an overview of methodological innovations. Each author and the discussant will give a short presentation before the session begins.

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