When a treatment is expected to have long-lasting effects, a multiple-baseline design is the most appropriate single-case design.

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A multiple-baseline design involves implementing the treatment at different points in time for different behaviors, individuals, or settings. This allows for a comparison of the behavior before and after the treatment is introduced. By implementing the treatment at different points in time, the design can demonstrate whether the treatment has a long-lasting effect.

When a Treatment Is Expected to Have Long-Lasting Effects, a Multiple-Baseline