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Strategies and Tactics of Behavioral Research and Practice 4th Edition by James M. Johnston, ISBN-13: 978-1138641235

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  • Publisher: ‎ Routledge; 4th edition (July 23, 2019)
  • Language: ‎ English
  • 526 pages
  • ISBN-10: ‎ 1138641235
  • ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1138641235

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 today’s 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.

Table of Contents:

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Contents
List of Boxes
Preface
Part One The Natural Science of Behavior
Chapter 1 Discovery in Research and Practice
The Challenge of Discovery
Scientific Methods as Behavioral Contingencies
Control by the Subject Matter
Methods in Research and Practice
Chapter 2 Behavior as a Scientific and Practical Subject Matter
What Is Behavior?
Toward a Useful Definition of Behavior
A Working Definition of Behavior
A Few Implications
Chapter 3 Asking Questions: What Do you want to Know?
Leading Questions
Where Do Questions Come From?
What Makes a Good Question?
What Are Questions For?
Part Two Measurement
Chapter 4 Selecting and Defining Target Behaviors
Strategic Issues
Turning Issues into Actions
Labeling Target Behaviors
Chapter 5 Dimensions of Behavior and Units of Measurement
Measurement of Behavior
Limitations of Ratios
Selecting Behavioral Dimensions
Describing Dimensional Data
Chapter 6 Observing and Recording
Approaches to Observation
Procedural Decisions
Chapter 7 Behavior Analytic Assessment
Behavioral Assessment
Goals of Assessment
Assessment Tools and Procedures
Procedural Decisions
Chapter 8 Evaluating Measurement
Strategic Issues
Tactical Options
Part Three Design
Chapter 9 Behavioral Variability
Importance of Behavioral Variability
Sources of Behavioral Variability
Chapter 10 Steady States and Transitions
Steady State Strategy
Steady States
Transitions
Chapter 11 Designing Behavioral Comparisions
How Comparisons Work
Planning Research and Practical Investigations
Research Design and Practice
Chapter 12 Single Baseline Designs
Introduction
Single Baseline Designs
Chapter 13 Multiple Baseline Designs
Multiple Baseline Designs
Turning Designs into Experiments
Part Four Interpretation
Chapter 14 Graphical Analysis of Behavioral Data
Data Analysis Strategies
Graphical Analytical Tactics
Chapter 15 Group Research Designs and Statistical Analyses
Comparing Approaches to Research
Why Behavior Analysts Need to Understand Group Research Designs and Statistical Analyses
Common Types of Group Research Designs
Statistical Tools
Statistical Analysis in Behavior Analytic Research and Practice
Chapter 16 Interpreting Research and Practical Projects
Interpretive Behavior
Sources of Control
Generality
Evaluating Interpretations
Chapter 17 Behavior Analysis Research Ethics
History
Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index

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.

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