A Systematic Review of Single Case Research Design Graph Construction in Counseling

Abstract

Single-case research design is a useful methodology to investigate counseling treatment effects through a time-series graph. A systematic review of 42 counseling journals was conducted, yielding 50 studies, including 272 graphs. Most graphs did not meet recommended guidelines. How graphs impact visual analysis and suggestions to enhance interpretability are discussed.

Keywords:

• Counseling
• single-case research design
• graph construction
• time-series graphs
• systematic review

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Notes on contributors

Cian L. Brown

Cian L. Brown is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at University of Oklahoma.

Corey Peltier

Corey Peltier is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at University of Oklahoma.

David Y. Lee

David Y. Lee is a masters graduate research assistant in the Department of Educational Psychology at University of Oklahoma.

Fanee R. Webster

Fanee R. Webster is a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Psychology at University of Oklahoma.

Amal Al Shabibi

Amal Al Shabibi is a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Psychology at University of Oklahoma.