Research methods in applied behavior analysis / Jon S. Bailey and Mary R. Burch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bailey, Jon S.

Contributor:

Burch, Mary R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology, Applied--Research--Methodology.

Psychology, Applied.

Psychology, Applied--Research.

Methodology.

Physical Description:

xii, 268 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications, [2002]

Summary:

This very practical, how-to text provides the beginning researcher with the basics of applied behavior analysis research methods. In 10 logical steps, this text covers all of the elements of single-subject research design and it provides practical information for designing, implementing, and evaluating studies. Using a pocketbook format, the authors provide novice researcher with a "steps-for-success" approach that is brief, to the-point, and clearly delineated. CONTETS: Preface / PART I: WHAT IS APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS RESEARCH? / PART II: RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS: PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR THE NEW RESEARCHER / Step I: Select Your General Topic, Find a Good Setting & Choose Appropriate Participants / Step 2: Narrow Down Your Research Question / Step 3: Decide on Your Dependent & Independent Variables / Step 4: Establish Social Validity / Step 5: Create Your Data Collection Systems / Step 6: Pilot Test Your Key Variables / Step 7: Identify the Appropriate Research Design / Step 8: Conduct an Ethics Check / Step 9: Carry Out Your Research Project: A Daily & Weekly Checklist for Success / Step 10: Analyze & Graph Your Data / PART III: GOING PUBLIC

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-252) and index.

ISBN:

0761925562

OCLC:

47989789