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A primary assumption of single-subject research is the necessity of focusing intensively on individual participants rather than averages. Because group research can obscure individual differences—such as a treatment being beneficial for some but detrimental to others—studying individuals directly reveals these variations and is highly practical when the objective is to change a specific person's behavior.

Individual Focus Assumption in Single-Subject Research

What is a primary assumption of single-subject research regarding how participants should be studied?

Single-subject researchers assume that calculating the average performance of a group accurately reflects how a specific intervention affects each individual within that group.

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