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D4 Identify the defining features of single-case experimental designs

by BPREPadmin | Sep 26, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline D

D.4 Identify the defining features of single-case experimental designs (e.g., individuals serve as their own controls, repeated measures, prediction, verification, replication) Identifying the defining features of single-subject experimental designs is crucial for...

D3 Identify threats to internal validity

by BPREPadmin | Sep 26, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline D

D.3 Identify threats to internal validity (e.g., history, maturation) Threats to internal validity can cause changes in the dependent variable (behavior) that are not due to the independent variable (intervention). These factors can confound the results of an...

D2 Distinguish between internal and external validity

by BPREPadmin | Sep 26, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline D

D.2 Distinguish between internal and external validity Distinguishing between internal and external validity is important in research and experimental design. Internal Validity Internal validity refers to the extent to which a study or experiment accurately measures...

D1 Distinguish between dependent and independent variables

by BPREPadmin | Sep 26, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline D

D.1 Distinguish between dependent and independent variables In applied behavior analysis (ABA), it is essential to distinguish between dependent and independent variables. Here’s a definition for each, along with examples: Dependent Variable The dependent...

C12 Select a measurement procedure to obtain procedural integrity data for relevant dimensions

by BPREPadmin | Sep 19, 2024 | BCBA Test Content Outline C

C.12 Select a measurement procedure to obtain representative procedural integrity data that accounts for relevant dimensions (e.g., accuracy, dosage) and environmental constraints Providing a clear explanation and example of how to select a measurement procedure that...