Using Single-Case Design and Personalized Behavior Change Projects to Teach Research Methods

Abstract

Students in research methods courses, especially those taught in an intense format, might be hard pressed to actually conduct research studies due to logistics and time constraints. I describe the use of single-case research design and a personalized behavior project as an alternative research project for students in an undergraduate psychology methods course. Students were able to complete the project, including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, within the confines of an intensive, 6-week course.