Multiple treatment interference is a major concern in establishing a functional relationship in an alternating treatments design. Cite two strategies (other than counterbalancing) a researcher may use to reduce the likelihood of multiple treatment interference.

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Suggested answer points:First, the researcher could select interventions that are noticeably and substantially different from one another.Second, the researcher could include both preintervention and withdrawal of treatments baseline data to demonstrate the functional relationship.Third, the researcher could end the study with a final (best) treatment phase, particularly if preceded by a withdrawal phase to further demonstrate the functional relationship.

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