Question 1

When evaluating associations between variables, what do correlation coefficient values mean as they approach -1 to +1?

Accepted Answer

-1 is a very strong negative c

Question 2

Describe the steps of a single-group pretest-posttest design.

Accepted Answer

In studies using these designs, a group

Question 3

Keeping individuals unaware of the condition that a participant has been assigned is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment bias 
B)  attrition 
C)  performance bias 
D)  blinding 
A)  assessment bias 
B)  attrition 
C)  performance bias 
D)  blinding

Question 4

In hypothesis testing, if there is a difference between groups, the p statistic will ______ the preset region of rejection.

Accepted Answer

A)  fall outside 
B)  reject 
C)  accept 
D)  fall within 
A)  fall outside 
B)  reject 
C)  accept 
D)  fall within

Question 5

Measures of clinical or practical significance are referred to as _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  standard deviations 
B)  effect sizes 
C)  P-values 
D)  hypotheses 
A)  standard deviations 
B)  effect sizes 
C)  P-values 
D)  hypotheses

Question 6

Other disciplines outside behavior analysis often address research questions concerning:

Accepted Answer

A)  socially significant impacts on daily living 
B)  comparisons of groups of people 
C)  statistically significant skill acquisition 
D)  behavioral phenomenon 
A)  socially significant impacts on daily living 
B)  comparisons of groups of people 
C)  statistically significant skill acquisition 
D)  behavioral phenomenon

Question 7

________ is when participants drop out of a study.

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment bias 
B)  Attrition 
C)  Performance bias 
D)  Blinding 
A)  Assessment bias 
B)  Attrition 
C)  Performance bias 
D)  Blinding

Question 8

A researcher is interested in comparing the effects of ABA therapy and speech therapy in young children with autism. Describe what the null and alternative hypotheses would be with this research question.

Accepted Answer

The null hypothesis states that there ar

Question 9

In order to be an informed consumer of group-designs and statistical analyses, what does a behavior analyst need to know?

Accepted Answer

To accomplish being an informed consumer

Question 10

Describe the case control study design.

Accepted Answer

Typically, a group of individuals who ex

Question 11

Behavior analytic researchers often focus on questions about relations between _______ variables and responses under control and experimental conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  extraneous 
B)  dependent 
C)  environmental 
D)  detrimental 
A)  extraneous 
B)  dependent 
C)  environmental 
D)  detrimental

Question 12

Cohort studies are concerned with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Case studies of individuals in a group 
B)  Following groups of people over time 
C)  Administering pre- and posttest measures to groups of people 
D)  Comparing medical interventions 
A)  Case studies of individuals in a group 
B)  Following groups of people over time 
C)  Administering pre- and posttest measures to groups of people 
D)  Comparing medical interventions

Question 13

Which of the following research questions would be best addressed with a group-design?

Accepted Answer

A)  What are the effects of a token economy on disruptive behavior of 3ʳᵈ graders in Ms. Jones classroom? 
B)  How do increases in density of reinforcement affect vocalizations of children with autism? 
C)  Does an intensive ABA therapy treatment package alleviate symptoms of autism? 
D)  What are the effects of a time-out procedure on tantrums in 3-year-olds? 
A)  What are the effects of a token economy on disruptive behavior of 3ʳᵈ graders in Ms. Jones classroom? 
B)  How do increases in density of reinforcement affect vocalizations of children with autism? 
C)  Does an intensive ABA therapy treatment package alleviate symptoms of autism? 
D)  What are the effects of a time-out procedure on tantrums in 3-year-olds?

Question 14

What are the two basic assumptions that must be satisfied for the inferential process to be considered valid?

Accepted Answer

First, the sample must be drawn at rando

Question 15

In randomized controlled trials, the experimental group is compared to a comparison group who receives _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  no treatment 
B)  a placebo 
C)  "treatment as usual" 
D)  all of the above 
A)  no treatment 
B)  a placebo 
C)  "treatment as usual" 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

All of the following are examples of group research designs, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  randomized clinical trial 
B)  pretest-posttest design 
C)  nonrandomized clinical trial 
D)  non-pretest design 
A)  randomized clinical trial 
B)  pretest-posttest design 
C)  nonrandomized clinical trial 
D)  non-pretest design

Question 17

The basic purpose of inferential statistics is to make statements about a ______ based on data from a _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sample; population 
B)  population; sample 
C)  confidence interval; standard error 
D)  standard error; confidence interval 
A)  sample; population 
B)  population; sample 
C)  confidence interval; standard error 
D)  standard error; confidence interval

Question 18

What has been criticized about hypothesis testing in recent years?

Accepted Answer

It is important to note that null-hypoth

Question 19

What kinds of questions would be more appropriate to address with a group-design rather than a single-subject design?

Accepted Answer

Studies would be better suited for group

Question 20

Group-designs are also referred to as ______ designs.

Accepted Answer

A)  small-n 
B)  randomized-n 
C)  large-n 
D)  RCT 
A)  small-n 
B)  randomized-n 
C)  large-n 
D)  RCT

When evaluating associations between variables, what do correlation coefficient values mean as they approach -1 to +1?

Describe the steps of a single-group pretest-posttest design.

Keeping individuals unaware of the condition that a participant has been assigned is called:

In hypothesis testing, if there is a difference between groups, the p statistic will ______ the preset region of rejection.

Measures of clinical or practical significance are referred to as _______.

Other disciplines outside behavior analysis often address research questions concerning:

________ is when participants drop out of a study.

A researcher is interested in comparing the effects of ABA therapy and speech therapy in young children with autism. Describe what the null and alternative hypotheses would be with this research question.

In order to be an informed consumer of group-designs and statistical analyses, what does a behavior analyst need to know?

Describe the case control study design.

Behavior analytic researchers often focus on questions about relations between _______ variables and responses under control and experimental conditions.

Cohort studies are concerned with:

Which of the following research questions would be best addressed with a group-design?

What are the two basic assumptions that must be satisfied for the inferential process to be considered valid?

In randomized controlled trials, the experimental group is compared to a comparison group who receives _______.

All of the following are examples of group research designs, except:

The basic purpose of inferential statistics is to make statements about a based on data from a ___.

What has been criticized about hypothesis testing in recent years?

What kinds of questions would be more appropriate to address with a group-design rather than a single-subject design?

Group-designs are also referred to as ______ designs.

Discovery in Research and Practice

Behavior As a Scientific and Practical Subject Matter

Asking Questions: What Do You Want to Know

Selecting and Defining Target Behaviors

Dimensions of Behavior and Units of Measurement

Observing and Recording

Behavior Analytic Assessment

Assessing Measurement

Behavioral Variability

Steady States and Transitions

Designing Behavioral Comparisons

Single Baseline Designs

Multiple Baseline Designs

Graphical Analysis of Behavioral Data

Interpreting Research and Practical Projects

Behavior Analysis Research Methods

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Exam 15: Group Research Design and Statistical Analyses

When evaluating associations between variables, what do correlation coefficient values mean as they approach -1 to +1?

Describe the steps of a single-group pretest-posttest design.

Keeping individuals unaware of the condition that a participant has been assigned is called:

In hypothesis testing, if there is a difference between groups, the p statistic will ______ the preset region of rejection.

Measures of clinical or practical significance are referred to as _______.

Other disciplines outside behavior analysis often address research questions concerning:

________ is when participants drop out of a study.

A researcher is interested in comparing the effects of ABA therapy and speech therapy in young children with autism. Describe what the null and alternative hypotheses would be with this research question.

In order to be an informed consumer of group-designs and statistical analyses, what does a behavior analyst need to know?

Describe the case control study design.

Behavior analytic researchers often focus on questions about relations between _______ variables and responses under control and experimental conditions.

Cohort studies are concerned with:

Which of the following research questions would be best addressed with a group-design?

What are the two basic assumptions that must be satisfied for the inferential process to be considered valid?

In randomized controlled trials, the experimental group is compared to a comparison group who receives _______.

All of the following are examples of group research designs, except:

The basic purpose of inferential statistics is to make statements about a ______ based on data from a _________.

What has been criticized about hypothesis testing in recent years?

What kinds of questions would be more appropriate to address with a group-design rather than a single-subject design?

Group-designs are also referred to as ______ designs.

Discovery in Research and Practice

Behavior As a Scientific and Practical Subject Matter

Asking Questions: What Do You Want to Know

Selecting and Defining Target Behaviors

Dimensions of Behavior and Units of Measurement

Observing and Recording

Behavior Analytic Assessment

Assessing Measurement

Behavioral Variability

Steady States and Transitions

Designing Behavioral Comparisons

Single Baseline Designs

Multiple Baseline Designs

Graphical Analysis of Behavioral Data

Interpreting Research and Practical Projects

Behavior Analysis Research Methods

Filters

The basic purpose of inferential statistics is to make statements about a based on data from a ___.