Experimental Design and Research Methods Flashcards
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Which design is most appropriate when reversing a behavior would be harmful or unethical?
Answer: Multiple baseline design
The multiple baseline design avoids withdrawing treatment, making it suitable when reversal of adaptive behavior would be harmful.
A stable baseline in single-subject research is one that shows:
Answer: Minimal variability and no systematic trend in the undesired direction
A stable baseline provides a reliable prediction of future behavior without intervention, typically showing consistent level and little variability.
Parametric research in ABA examines:
Answer: How different values (intensities/quantities) of an independent variable affect behavior
Parametric analysis systematically varies the quantity or intensity of an independent variable to determine the optimal level for producing behavior change.
Treatment integrity (procedural fidelity) refers to:
Answer: The degree to which the independent variable is implemented as planned
Treatment integrity measures how accurately and consistently the intervention procedures are carried out as described.
In ABA, the dependent variable is:
Answer: The behavior being measured and targeted for change
The dependent variable is the behavior (or outcome measure) whose change is attributed to manipulation of the independent variable.
Component analysis is used in research to:
Answer: Identify which specific elements of a treatment package are responsible for behavior change
Component analysis isolates individual elements of an intervention package to determine which components are active and necessary.