Constructing single-subject reversal design graphs using Microsoft Word™: A comprehensive tutorial.

Abstract

The single-subject reversal design graph is a critical element to basic research and applied behavior analysis. This technical tutorial gives thorough instructions for creating a reversal graph with most recent versions of Microsoft Word including Word for Windows 2003 and for Mac 2004. Directions for use with prior versions of this program are included. Following these stepby-step instructions will yield graphs that conform to the Manuscript Preparation Checklist in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2000).

Teaching behavior analysts to create multiple baseline graphs using SigmaPlot

“…Given the importance of skills surrounding developing graphs of single subject designs, several tutorials have been designed for the development of graphs (e.g., Carr & Burkholder, 1998;Cole & Witts, 2015;Deochand et al, 2015;Dixon et al, 2009;Grehan & Moran, 2005;Hillman & Miller, 2004;Moran & Hirschbine, 2002;Vanselow & Bourret, 2017). Many of these tutorials have been created for making graphs in Microsoft Excel due to its common use among behavior analysts (i.e., Carr & Burkholder, 1998;Cole & Witts, 2015;Deochand et al, 2015;Dixon et al, 2009;Hillman & Miller, 2004;Moran & Hirschbine, 2002;Vanselow & Bourret, 2017).…”

“…Many of these tutorials have been created for making graphs in Microsoft Excel due to its common use among behavior analysts (i.e., Carr & Burkholder, 1998;Cole & Witts, 2015;Deochand et al, 2015;Dixon et al, 2009;Hillman & Miller, 2004;Moran & Hirschbine, 2002;Vanselow & Bourret, 2017). Although less common among the literature, researchers have also evaluated the development of graphs using Microsoft Word (e.g., Grehan & Moran, 2005) and, most notably, Prism (e.g., Berkman et al, 2019). Missing from the literature are any attempts to design and evaluate a tutorial for other commonly used graphing programs, such as SigmaPlot.…”

Teaching behavior technicians to create publication‐quality, single‐case design graphs in graphpad prism 7

“…As noted by Deochand et al (2017), there may be a need for a more comprehensive list of graphing conventions. For the current investigation, we consulted a variety of scholarly and authoritative sources in our attempt to define the desirable features of publication-quality, single-case design graphs, including (a) books or chapters on graphing and visual interpretation (Bourret & Pietras, 2012; Cleveland, 1994; Tufte, 2001), and (b) technical and research articles on creating single-case design graphs using computer software programs (Barton & Reichow, 2012; Carr & Burkholder, 1998; Cole & Witts, 2015; Deochand, Costello, & Fuqua, 2015, 2017; Dixon et al, 2009; Dubuque, 2015; Grehan & Moran, 2005; Hillman & Miller, 2004; Lo & Konrad, 2007; Lo & Starling, 2009; Moran & Hirschbine, 2002; Pritchard, 2008; Tyner & Fienup, 2015; Vanselow & Bourret, 2012). We tabulated each recommended feature and the number of sources that recommended it.…”

Improving graduate students' graphing skills of multiple baseline designs with Microsoft® Excel 2007.

“…Finally, Lo and Konrad (2007) expanded on previous publications by refining and detailing two task analyses specific for creating various SS single data path and double data paths graphs using Excel 2003 or earlier versions. In addition to the aforementioned guidelines in using MS Excel program for graphing SS research data, tutorials or instructions for creating SS graphs are also available to users with either MS Word for Windows 2003 and Mac 2004 (Grehan & Moran, 2005) or MS PowerPoint 2003 and MS PowerPoint for Mac (Barton, Reichow, & Woolery, 2007).…”