The cases to be studied in single-case research should be selected
A) based on their relevance for the hypothesis to be tested.
B) randomly from the general population.
C) randomly from whatever groups of people are available to the researcher.
D) based on their similarity to the "average" person in the population.

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The cases to be studied should be selected based on their relevance for the hypothesis to be tested. This means that the cases should be carefully chosen based on specific criteria that are important for the research question. Random selection (B and C) is not appropriate for single-case research, as individual cases are typically selected for their unique characteristics or experiences. Similarly, selecting cases that are similar to the "average" person in the population (D) may not be relevant or informative for the research question at hand.

The Cases to Be Studied in Single-Case Research Should Be