Single Subject Research
Applications in Educational Settings
3rd Edition
Published on 1. January 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-337-56669-8 (ISBN)
Description
This practical textbook provides background knowledge, basic concepts, and an understanding of relevant issues related to applied behavior analysis -- and specifically to single subject research designs. It combines explanation with application, providing you with an overview of the major types of single subject research designs. A summary of the results of applicable studies published in the professional literature follows the overview. Sample studies illustrate the application of principles, and concept checks help you gauge your grasp of the material.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
726 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-337-56669-8 (9781337566698)
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Person
Dr. Stephen Richards (Ed.D.) is a retired Associate Professor. He has co-authored textbooks addressing intellectual disabilities, exceptional students, collaborating with professionals and families, and behavior management, in addition to single subject research. Dr. Stephen Richards (Ed.D.) is a retired Associate Professor. He has co-authored textbooks addressing intellectual disabilities, exceptional students, collaborating with professionals and families, and behavior management, in addition to single subject research.
Content
PART 1: CONDUCTING SINGLE SUBJECT RESEARCH: ISSUES AND PROCEDURES.
1. Historical Perspectives and Important Concepts in Single Subject Research.
2. Methods for Changing Target Behaviors.
3. Methods for Recording Behaviors.
4. Issues in Single Subject Research.
5. Action Research.
PART 2: OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION OF SINGLE SUBJECT DESIGNS.
6. Withdrawal Designs.
7. Changing Conditions and Changing Criterion Designs.
8. Multiple Baseline Designs.
9. Alternating Treatments Designs.
PART 3: ANALYZING RESULTS FROM SINGLE SUBJECT STUDIES.
10. Methods for Analyzing Data.
1. Historical Perspectives and Important Concepts in Single Subject Research.
2. Methods for Changing Target Behaviors.
3. Methods for Recording Behaviors.
4. Issues in Single Subject Research.
5. Action Research.
PART 2: OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION OF SINGLE SUBJECT DESIGNS.
6. Withdrawal Designs.
7. Changing Conditions and Changing Criterion Designs.
8. Multiple Baseline Designs.
9. Alternating Treatments Designs.
PART 3: ANALYZING RESULTS FROM SINGLE SUBJECT STUDIES.
10. Methods for Analyzing Data.