Single-case research (compared to group designs) cannot demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship with only one participant.

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Single-case research designs can demonstrate cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating an independent variable and observing its effect on a dependent variable, even with just one participant, through repeated measures and the application of experimental controls.

Single-Case Research (Compared to Group Designs) Cannot Demonstrate a Cause-And-Effect