Section D Flashcards
independent variable
manipulated variable that works to produce reliable change to the DV
dependent variable
measured behavior of an experiment and is what changes based on the IV
external validity
when a study’s findings have generality
internal validity
convincing data that show changes in the DV are a result of the IV
single-subject designs
demonstrate the effects of the IV on the DV (behavior) of individuals who serve as their own control
prediction
anticipated outcome of a future event based on knowledge of previous events
replication
repeating conditions to determine reliability, generality of acquired behavior-change
verification
if the IV wasn’t introduced this depicts the prior baseline would remain the same
repeated measures
subjects’ DV are measured multiple times
single-subject designs vs group design
individual serves as control vs individuals are assignment to a treatment group and control group
changing criterion design
gradual change in reinforcement/punishment; criterion must be met before moving onto next set/increasing/decreasing requirements
reversal design
alternating the presentation and removal the intervention
multiple baseline design (across setting/subject/behaviors)
starts with concurrent measurement and sequential implementation of the treatment/intervention
multielement/alternating treatment design
measures the effects of multiple treatments at once
parametric analysis
evaluating how much of the treatment is effective
