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This solution defines multiple baseline designs and how they work. It also mentions how these type of experimental designs may be effective or ineffective in research.

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Multiple Baseline Design

Multiple Baseline Designs are considered experimental designs. They are also referred to as single-subject research designs because they focus on individuals rather than groups. Each individual is used as his/her own control observation. This design allows the researcher to evaluate across situations, individuals, or problems.

The way it works: simultaneous baseline data are collected on two or more behaviors. Once stable responses have occurred, the ...

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