Unit 1 Flashcards
What is baseline?
this allows you to predict the level of behaviour in the absence of an intervention
What is steady state?
this is when there is no trend or minimal variability. fewer data points are required when behaviour is steady
What is variability?
Highly fluctuating levels of behavior. More data points are required. Data can still be steady in variability.
What is a trend?
This is the overall direction of the data path. usually there is no trend in baseline.
What is replication?
Repeating. this increases the liklihood that the change was a result of the IV. I|t also demonstrates reliability of a behaviour change.
What is a direct Replication?
exact duplicate
What is systematic replication?
duplication of an experiment under varying conditions.
What is within subjects replication?
duplication of an experiment with the same participant.
What is a between subjects replication?
duplication of an experiment with a different participant.
What are the components of a Graph?
x axis and y axis axis lables, title, phase lines phase lables axis numbers data points
What is an ABAB design?
baseline, treatment, base;ine, treatment
What is the purpose of Research in Behavior Analysis?
To evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment.
To demonstrate a functional relation between environmental events and behaviors.
What is the Scientific method?
Measures the DV( target behavior)
Manipulate the IV (environment/ treatment)
demonstrate change in the target behavior
replicate
What is the outcome of Research in BA?
To show that the IV exerts functional control over the DV.
What is an A-B design?
One baseline and one treatment phase.
This is not a true research design
it does not demonstrate a functional relationship
It is used in clinical practices and self management projects.