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Research Methods

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
We 5p.m. – 9p.m.
University Hall Y02-2130 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
We 5p.m. – 9p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2130
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

This 3 credit advanced graduate course has been approved by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board as addressing competencies in measurement and experimental design. With regard to measurement, students will learn how to define behavior in observable and measurable terms, select an appropriate measurement system based upon the dimension of behavior they are studying, consider the strengths and limitations of each measurement system, and calculate inter-observer reliability using a variety of methods. Students will also learn different ways to display data, interpret data, and arrange various experimental designs using single-subject methodology.

Prerequisites

ABA certificate student

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details