| Description |
xiv, 383 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Contents |
The natural science of behavior -- Science and scientific behavior -- Behavior as a scientific subject matter -- Asking experimental questions -- Measurement -- Selecting and defining response classes -- Dimension quantities and units of measurement -- Observing and recording -- Assessing measurement -- Design -- Behavioral variability -- Steady states and transitions -- Strategic issues in experimental design -- Creating experimental designs -- Interpretation -- Analyzing behavioral data -- Interpreting experiments |
| Summary |
"Almost entirely rewritten and reformatted with many more learning tools, this classic text now has even greater appeal to today's students. This edition features much more discussion of how research methods are relevant for practitioners, and many examples are based on field research and service delivery scenarios." "This comprehensive treatment of single-subject or within-subject design focuses on the strategic (the overall goal) and tactical (the methods and procedures) options available to investigators as they try to determine the most effective way of addressing research questions. The authors guide readers to consider the rationale for different ways of measuring behavior and designing experimental comparisons. At every point, the text explains the strengths and weaknesses of alternative choices so that readers can make the best decision in each situation."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Behavioral assessment.
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Psychology -- Research -- Methodology.
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| Author |
Pennypacker, H. S. (Henry S.)
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| LC no. |
2008019278 |
| ISBN |
0805858822 (hbk.) |
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9780805858822 (hbk.) |
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