5025 Part 2 Flashcards
A B design
Baseline followed by treatment
Bar graph
Dependent variable represented on the Y axis. Phase or condition represented on the X axis
Behavioral assessment
Gather information to make data-based decisions on behavior-environment relations
Best fit line
Bisect data with an equal number of data points above and below the line
Changing criterion design
Treatment phase divided into sub phases which have different criteria that move closer to the goal
Component analysis
Systemic withdrawal of treatment components to determine if behavior change is maintained
Confound
An uncontrolled factor suspected of influencing DV
Data
Quantitative results of controlled observation
Data path
Series of straight lines connecting successive data points within a condition. Represents relationship between IV and DV
Data points
Value of DV at any point in time
Datum
Singular form of data
Descriptive assessment
Direct observation of Abc events under naturally occurring conditions
Dimensional quantities of response measures
Event, latency, duration and IRT
Dimensionless quantities of response measures
Percent, trials to criterion, discrete categorization, partial interval, whole interval, momentary time sampling, PLACHECK
Direct assessment methods
Measuring quantities of behavior, scatterplots and permanent products
Evocative effect
Momentary increase in the rate of behavior
Experimental design
Repeated, systematic presentation and removal of IV while measuring changes of DV
External validity
Extent to which results are generalizable to other subjects, settings and/or behaviors
Extraneous variables
Stimuli not related to the IV that may affect the DV
Functional analysis
Systematic manipulations of antecedents and consequences in a controlled setting to determine purpose of behavior