Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis

3. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-032-54071-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 318 Seiten, Format (B × H): 179 mm x 253 mm, Gewicht: 676 g

Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis, third edition, is a practical and accessible text that provides the beginning researcher with a clear description of how behavior analysts conduct applied research and submit it for publication.

In a sequence of ten logical steps, this text covers the elements of single-case research design and the practices involved in organizing, implementing, and evaluating research studies. This revision covers important new topics for consideration when designing a study, including ecological validity, procedural fidelity, and the consecutive controlled case series design, which includes replications of single-cases and the statistical analysis of accumulated studies. Also included are chapter summaries, specific tips for master’s and doctoral researchers, and recommended procedures for BCBA consultants.

Rich with details from the authors’ vast experience and numerous examples from published research, this text is an indispensable resource for students of applied behavior analysis and for practicing behavior analysts.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional, and Professional Training

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bailey, Jon S.

Burch, Mary R.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Introduction to Behavior Analysis Research

Part II: Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis: Ten Steps for Successful Research

Step 1. How to Develop a Good Idea

Step 2. How to Focus Your Research Question

Step 3. How to Develop Your Dependent and Independent Variables

Step 4. How to Design Your Experiment Including Ecological and Social Validity

Step 5. How to Design Your Data Collection Systems

Step 6. How to Pilot Test Your Key Variables

Step 7. How to Find the Appropriate Research Design for Your Study

Step 8. How To Conduct an Ethics Check

Step 9. How To Successfully Carry Out Your Research Project

Step 10. How To Graph and Analyze Your Data

Part III: How to Evaluate Published Research

Part IV: How to Use Applied Research Methods in Clinical and Educational Settings

Part V: How to Go Public With Your Research

Appendix A: Generating Graphs in Numbers by Casey Copeland

Index

About the Authors

Über Autor(innen)

Jon S. Bailey, is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Florida State University, Ret., where he taught graduate courses for behavior analysts. Dr. Bailey is a founding director of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, and he is past president of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts.

Mary R. Burch, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. Dr. Burch has more than twenty-five years of experience in developmental disabilities. She has been a behavior specialist, QMRP, unit director, and consulting behavior analyst in developmental disabilities, mental health, and preschool settings.