LibGuides: ABA624 Measurement & Design: Module 4 Resources

Module 4 Required Resources

Textbook

Applied Behavior Analysis

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

Read Chapter 5.

Chapter 5 examines the ways to enhance and evaluate the quality of behavioral measurement. It discusses key concepts like accuracy, reliability, and validity and explores strategies to minimize errors in data collection. The chapter also provides guidelines for conducting interobserver agreement (IOA) checks, a critical step in ensuring measurement consistency across observers.

Validity and reliability evidence for assessments based in applied behavior analysis: A systematic review.
Padilla, K. L., Weston, R., Morgan, G. B., Lively, P., & O’Guinn, N. (2023). Validity and reliability evidence for assessments based in applied behavior analysis: A systematic review. Behavior Modification, 47(1), 247–288. https://doi.org/10.1177/01454455221098151
This study highlights strengths and gaps in current ABA-based assessments, providing insight into the quality and consistency of these tools. The findings emphasize the need for continued research to ensure that ABA assessments are both scientifically rigorous and practically useful in clinical settings.
Applied behavior analysis and interobserver reliability: A commentary on two articles by Birkimer and Brown.
Hawkins, R. P., & Fabry, B. D. (1979). Applied behavior analysis and interobserver reliability: A commentary on two articles by Birkimer and Brown. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 12(4), 545–552. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1979.12-545
This article highlights key discussions on interobserver reliability, a critical component in ensuring the consistency and accuracy of behavioral data. It provides historical and practical insights into improving measurement accuracy, which is fundamental for ethical and effective ABA practice.