Measurement and Experimental Design in Applied Behavior Analysis

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In this course, students design and implement behavioral measurement systems, analyze data, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using single-case experimental designs. Students develop precise operational definitions, select appropriate data collection methods, and construct visual data displays to interpret patterns of behavior. Students also examine experimental designs to establish functional relationships and evaluate the internal and external validity of behavior-analytic research. Through applied activities and case analysis, students gain the skills necessary to make informed, data-based decisions about behavior-change procedures in clinical, educational, and community settings.