ABA: Reliability & Validity Study Questions and Answers
6 views 0 purchase
Course
Aba
Institution
Aba
ABA: Reliability & Validity Study
Questions and Answers
Validity - Correct Answer️️ -Do data meaningfully reflect the original reason for
measuring the data?
Valid measurement (3 elements) - Correct Answer️️ -1. direct measurement of
behavior
2. measurement of the dimension (rate)
3....
and repeated results ( can be across data points, raters, and locations)
In order for data to be trustworthy, measurement must be .. - Correct Answer✔️✔️-both
valid and accurate
Threats to validity (3 main ones discussed) - Correct Answer✔️✔️-1. indirect
measurement
2. Measuring wrong dimension of behavior
3. measurement artifacts
Threat to validity: Indirect measurement - Correct Answer✔️✔️-what is measured is in
some way different than target behavior
ex. student self report and achievement tests
Threat to validity: Measuring wrong dimension of behavior - Correct Answer✔️✔️-be sure
your measurement system aligns with target behavior
ex. gilbert will comply with direction within 5 seconds of being delivered by
teacher...LATENCY
Threats to Validity Measurement artificats - Correct Answer✔️✔️-validity is reduced when
data is misleading because of the way it is measured
Common causes: discontinuous measurement, poorly scheduled measurement periods,
and insensitive and/or limited measurement scales
Threats to accuracy and reliability #1 error - Correct Answer✔️✔️-human error
2/5
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller EmillyCharlotte. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
