LibGuides: ABA624 Measurement & Design: Module 2 Resources

Module 2 Required Resources

Textbook

Applied Behavior Analysis

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis 3rd edition. Pearson.

Read Chapter 7.

Chapter 7 explores the fundamental assumptions underlying the analysis of behavior change in ABA. It discusses how behavior analysts use data to identify functional relationships between behavior and environmental factors. Key concepts such as baseline logic and components of ABA experiments.

Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis (2nd ed.)-

Fisher, W. W., Piazza, C. C., & Roane, H. S. (Eds.). (2021). Handbook of applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). The Guilford Press.

The Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis (2nd ed.) by Fisher, Piazza, and Roane is a comprehensive resource that covers a wide range of topics in behavior analysis. Chapter 8, titled "Measuring Behavior," explores methods and techniques for accurately measuring and analyzing behavior.

Read Chapter 8

Procedures and Accuracy of Discontinuous Measurement of Problem Behavior in Common Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis
LeBlanc, L., Lund, C., Kooken, C., Lund, J., & Fisher, W. (2024). Procedures and Accuracy of Discontinuous Measurement of Problem Behavior in Common Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, Preprints, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00361-6
This article examines the accuracy of discontinuous measurement procedures, a common practice in ABA. Understanding these methods helps students critically assess the reliability of data collection in applied settings, ensuring accurate decision-making and intervention outcomes.