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. 
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This very practical, how-to text provides the beginning researcher with the basics of applied behaviour analysis research methods. The text covers all the elements of single-subject research design and provides practical information for designing, implementing and evaluating studies.
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PART I: WHAT IS APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS RESEARCH? PART II: RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS: PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR THE NEW RESEARCHER Step 1: 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 Step 10: Analyze & Graph Your Data PART III: GOING PUBLIC References Index
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"The topic is timely and the writing style is pragmatic and user-friendly. The field needs an updated book on research methods."

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780761925569
Publisert
2002-03-27
Utgiver
Vendor
SAGE Publications Inc
Vekt
370 gr
Høyde
228 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
280

Biographical note

Jon S. Bailey, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at Florida State University. Dr. Bailey is a past editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, the author of over 100 scholarly research articles, and was listed in the Behavior Analyst as the second most widely published author in applied behavior analysis. Dr. Bailey is an internationally recognized speaker on the topic of applied behavior analysis. He has given major addresses at conferences throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has guided over 50 doctoral candidates and many more master’s students through publishable dissertations. In this book, he tells the secrets to his success with practical advice that can make or break a study.   Mary R. Burch, Ph.D., is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She is also a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. Dr. Burch is an award winning writer; she has published five books and over 100 articles. Her behavioral research has been published by the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Burch is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.