BBP281 - Experimental Designs in Behaviour Analysis

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Subject Title
Experimental Designs in Behaviour Analysis

Subject Description
This course will support students to develop skills in research design and analysis to be used in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).  Knowledge of the research methods and accountability measures used within the behavioural sciences is necessary to inform and evaluate practices as part of a service based on the principles of ABA.  This knowledge, and associated skills, will be grounded in the Scientist Practitioner model and the values of scientific inquiry that guide the practice of ABA.   This foundation will support students in understanding and analyzing scientific literature related to ABA.

Credit Status
1 Credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:


  1. Define the roles of the Scientist-Practitioner to illustrate the benefits of scientific inquiry  
 
  1. Identify and write observable and measurable goals to guide effective intervention and data analysis  
 
  1. Identify the independent and dependent variables in single subject experimental designs 
 
  1. Compare and contrast different research designs used in ABA and associated ethical considerations  
 
  1. Evaluate the quality of applied research using Inter-Observer Agreement (IOA) 
 
  1. Summarize raw data into meaningful visual displays to promote analysis 
 
  1. Determine suitable visual display based on the raw data and present in a variety of formats  
 
  1. Describe data paths across various treatment conditions

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

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