Small-N designs in rehabilitation research

Issue title: Life at Work After Multiple Sclerosis

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Cowan, Richard J. | Hennessey, Mary L. | Vierstra, Courtney V. | Rumrill, Jr., Phillip D.

Affiliations: Kent State University, Department of Educational Foundations and Special Services, 405 White Hall, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH, 44242-0001, USA. Tel.: +1 330 672 4450; Fax: +1 330 672 2512; E-mail: rcowan1@kent.edu

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Abstract: This article describes applications of small-N designs in rehabilitation research. The authors provide an overview of the key features of small-N research, several types of small-N designs, and the strengths and limitations of each type of design. Examples from the contemporary professional literature are used to illustrate key points.

Keywords: research design, applied behavior analysis

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 203-211, 2004