Randomization tests for multiple-baseline designs: an extension of the SCRT-R package

Behav Res Methods. 2009 May;41(2):477-85. doi: 10.3758/BRM.41.2.477.

Abstract

Multiple-baseline designs are an extension of the basic single-case AB phase designs, in which several of those AB designs are implemented simultaneously to different persons, behaviors, or settings, and the intervention is introduced in a staggered way to the different units. These designs are well-suited for research in the behavioral sciences. We discuss the advantages and limitations for valid inferences, and suggest a statistical technique--randomization tests--for use with multiple-baseline data, to complement visual analysis. In addition, we provide an extension of our SCRT-R package (which already contained means for conducting randomization tests on single-case phase and alternation designs), for multiple-baseline AB data.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Random Allocation*
  • Research Design / statistics & numerical data*
  • Software