The Application of Single Subject Research Methods to the Study of Exceptional Ability and Extraordinary Achievement

1 January 1986

journal article
Published by SAGE Publications in Gifted Child Quarterly

Vol. 30 (1) , 33-37
https://doi.org/10.1177/001698628603000107

Abstract

The author presents a convincing case that large-scale studies do not necessarily yield useful information for describing the phenomenon we call giftedness, or for identifying related cause-and-effect factors. Alternatives for studying gifted indivduals using methods such as case studies and single subject designs are explored and discussed.

Keywords

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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