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Strategies and Tactics of Behavioral Research and Practice focuses on the most effective methods for measuring and evaluating changes in behavior. The authors provide the rationale for different procedures for measuring behavior and designing within-subject comparisons between control and intervention conditions. The text explains the strengths and weaknesses of methodological alternatives for every topic so that behavioral researchers and practitioners can make the best decisions in each situation. This classic text has been extensively revised to be more accessible and practical. Not only does it feature much more discussion of how research methods are relevant to today’s practitioners, it also includes additional examples based on field research and service delivery scenarios. With expanded coverage on creating experimental designs, as well as new chapters on behavioral assessment, the statistical analysis of data, and ethical issues associated with research methods, this book provides a strong foundation for direct behavioral measurement, within-subject research design, and interpretation of behavioral interventions. Enriched with more pedagogical features, including key terms, tables summarizing important points, figures to help readers visualize text, and updated examples and suggested readings, this book is an invaluable resource for students taking courses in research methods. This book is appropriate for researchers and practitioners in behavior analysis, psychology, education, social work, and other social and health science programs that address questions about behavior in research or practice settings.

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Author:   James M. Johnston (Auburn University, USA) ,  Henry S. Pennypacker (University of Florida, USA) ,  Gina Green (Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   4th edition
Weight:   1.179kg
ISBN:  

9781138641235

ISBN 10:   1138641235
Pages:   526
Publication Date:   23 July 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PREFACE PART ONE THE NATURAL SCIENCE OF BEHAVIOR 1 DISCOVERY IN RESEACH AND PRACTICE 2 BEHAVIOR AS A SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL SUBJECT MATTER 3 ASKING QUESTIONS: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? PART TWO MEASUREMENT 4 SELECTING AND DEFINING TARGET BEHAVIORS 5 DIMENSIONS OF BEHAVIOR AND UNITS OF MEASUREMENT 6 OBSERVING AND RECORDING 7 BEHAVIOR ANALYTIC ASSESSMENT 8. EVALUATING MEASUREMENT PART THREE DESIGN 9 BEHAVIORAL VARIABILITY 10 STEADY STATES AND TRANSITIONS 11 DESIGNING BEHAVIORAL COMPARISIONS 12 SINGLE BASELINE DESIGNS 13 MULTILE BASELINE DESIGNS PART FOUR INTERPRETATION 14 GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIORAL DATA 15 GROUP RESEARCH DESIGNS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSES 16 INTERPRETING RESEARCH AND PRACTICAL PROJECTS 17 BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS RESEARCH ETHICS GLOSSARY REFERENCES

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James M. Johnston is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Auburn University, USA. Henry S. Pennypacker is a Professor Emeritus of the University of Florida, USA. Gina Green is Chief Executive Officer at the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, USA.

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