ABSTRACT

Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis, 2nd edition, is a practical text that provides the beginning researcher with a clear description of how behavior analysts conduct applied research and submit it for publication. In a sequence of ten logical steps, the text covers the elements of single-case research design and the practices involved in organizing, implementing, and evaluating research studies. This revision includes new material on how to critique a journal article and how to extract treatment ideas from published studies. The novice researcher receives a "steps for success" approach that is brief, useful, to the point, and clearly delineated.

part I|16 pages

A Brief Introduction to Behavior Analysis Research

part II|173 pages

Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis

chapter Step 2|14 pages

Narrow Down Your Research Question

chapter Step 4|8 pages

Establish Social Validity

chapter Step 5|37 pages

Create Your Data Collection Systems

chapter Step 6|7 pages

Pilot Test Your Key Variables

chapter Step 7|42 pages

Identify the Appropriate Research Design

chapter Step 8|9 pages

Conduct an Ethics Check

chapter Step 9|6 pages

Carry Out Your Research Project

chapter Step 10|11 pages

Graph and Analyze Your Data

part III|7 pages

Evaluating Behavioral Research

part IV|3 pages

Using Applied Research Findings in Clinical and Educational Settings

part V|14 pages

Going Public