Applied Behavior Analysis Capstone II ((2 Credits))

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The purpose of the capstone project is to complete an experimental thesis investigating the impact of a behavior analytic intervention(s) to effect meaningful change. Students will develop socially significant research question(s) and design, conduct, and critically evaluate an applied research project that demonstrates ethical engagement in intervention processes, maintains participant dignity, and establishes the social validity of goals, procedures, and outcomes. Students will defend their project findings and methodology and complete a final thesis, which must be approved by the student's instructor for the Master of Science degree to be granted. In this course, students will implement their study. Students will act as the primary investigator; recruit participants and obtain informed consent; implement their research methodology; collect and graph data on progress; monitor fidelity, observer agreement, and social validity; and make data-informed decisions. Prerequisites: APPL 6005 , APPL 6015 , APPL 7001 .