LibGuides: ABA624 Measurement & Design: Module 7 Resources

Module 7 Required Resources

Textbook

Applied Behavior Analysis

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

Read Chapter 10.

Chapter 10 provides guidance on planning and evaluating research in ABA. It emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate research designs, identifying dependent and independent variables, and ensuring the social validity of the study. The chapter also outlines the process of evaluating the internal and external validity of research findings, ensuring that the research is both scientifically rigorous and practically meaningful.

Rethinking the Place of Qualitative Methods in Behavior Analysis
Burney, V., Arnold-Saritepe, A., & McCann, C. M. (2023). Rethinking the Place of Qualitative Methods in Behavior Analysis. Perspectives on Behavior Science: An Official Journal of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, 46(1), 185–200. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-022-00362-x
This article expands research methodologies beyond traditional single-case designs in behavior analysis. It highlights the potential benefits of incorporating qualitative methods, particularly in addressing social validity and exploring a broader range of applied topics.