IVc710 Behavior Measurement and Experimental Design

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2.9. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Chrapková (lecturer)
Mgr. Zuzana Maštenová (lecturer)
Mgr. Ivana Trellová (lecturer)
Bc. Matúš Mader (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Lenka Gajzlerová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
During the course, the students will be acquainted with the selection of target behavior and its definition, measurable behavioral dimensions, further, with the measurement of the discontinuous observation and its advantages and disadvantages.
The course introduces and sets into the context of behavioral analysis a wide range of approaches to measuring behavior and their application in both clinical practice and research. The course also introduces the introductory chapters of experimental measurement of behavior in individuals through intra-subject experimental plans. It also focuses on the selection and definition of the target behavior and the essential attributes of the quality of behavioral measurements, such as validity, reliability, the accuracy of analysis of behavioral manifestations and compliance among observers. The course also includes practical training of behavior measurement methods.
Learning outcomes
The graduate of the course can define and explain the basic measurable dimensions of behavior such as frequency, duration, latency, intensity, and topography. Can practically perform continuous and discontinuous measurement of all measurable behavioral aspects. The graduate can explain the advantages and disadvantages of continuous and discontinuous measurement of behavior. He/she can use data logging tools (behavioral forms, check-lists) and create an appropriate graphical representation of behavioral development. The graduate has advanced knowledge of measurement quality, especially the concepts of validity, reliability, and measurement accuracy. He/she is familiar with the basic methods and techniques of experimental design and can design and elaborate a small-scale study within the framework of an intra-subject experimental design.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to behavior measurement, basics of experimental analysis
  • Selecting and Defining Target Behavior
  • Measurable dimensions of behavior (frequency, duration, latency, intensity, topography, etc.) including practical measurement of their measurement
  • Direct and indirect observation: methods of direct and indirect behavior measurement, advantages and disadvantages including practical training
  • Continuous and discontinuous analysis of behavior including practical training
  • Ensuring measurement quality: consistency between observers, validity, reliability, and accuracy, including practical training
  • Experimental design, advantages, and disadvantages of intra-subject and inter-subject experimental plans including practical training
  • Dependent, independent and intervening variables
Literature
    required literature
  • COOPER, John O., Timothy E. HERON and William L. HEWARD. Applied behavior analysis. Second edition. Harlow: Pearson, 2014, iv, 751. ISBN 9781292023212. info
Teaching methods
seminar, discussion
Assessment methods
written exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 35 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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