Strategies and Tactics of Behavioral Research and Practice: A Guide for Research

Description: Strategies and Tactics of Behavioral Research and Practice by James M. Johnston, Henry S. Pennypacker, Gina Green 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 todays 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. Author Biography 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. Table of Contents PREFACEPART ONE THE NATURAL SCIENCE OF BEHAVIOR1 DISCOVERY IN RESEACH AND PRACTICE2 BEHAVIOR AS A SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL SUBJECT MATTER3 ASKING QUESTIONS: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW?PART TWO MEASUREMENT4 SELECTING AND DEFINING TARGET BEHAVIORS5 DIMENSIONS OF BEHAVIOR AND UNITS OF MEASUREMENT6 OBSERVING AND RECORDING7 BEHAVIOR ANALYTIC ASSESSMENT 8. EVALUATING MEASUREMENTPART THREE DESIGN9 BEHAVIORAL VARIABILITY10 STEADY STATES AND TRANSITIONS11 DESIGNING BEHAVIORAL COMPARISIONS12 SINGLE BASELINE DESIGNS13 MULTILE BASELINE DESIGNSPART FOUR INTERPRETATION14 GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIORAL DATA15 GROUP RESEARCH DESIGNS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSES16 INTERPRETING RESEARCH AND PRACTICAL PROJECTS17 BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS RESEARCH ETHICSGLOSSARYREFERENCES Long Description 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 todays 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. Details ISBN1138641596 ISBN-10 1138641596 ISBN-13 9781138641594 Format Paperback Edition 4th Imprint Routledge Subtitle A Guide for Researchers and Practitioners, Fourth Edition Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 150.72 Author Gina Green Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2019 Affiliation Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, USA Pages 526 Textbook 1 Language English AU Release Date 2019-07-23 NZ Release Date 2019-07-23 Edition Description 4th edition Publication Date 2019-07-26 Alternative 9781138641235 Illustrations 44 Tables, black and white; 66 Line drawings, black and white; 66 Illustrations, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education UK Release Date 2019-07-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139904434;

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