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...
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...
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...