ABA 731 Research Methods and Practice 4.5 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with advanced knowledge and intensive instruction in direct observation methods and within-subjects experimental designs. Students will learn the concepts, methods, and issues related to identifying and systematically evaluating functional relationships between environmental and behavioral variables. Topics will include: independent and dependent variables, the distinction between within- and between-subject research designs, selection of and the relative strengths and threats related to the various within-subject designs, issues related to reliability and validity, data collection and analysis techniques, procedural fidelity, and other ethical and professional practice issues.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: ABA 630 [Min Grade: B]