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Behavior and Sequential Analyses
Principles and Practice
- Thomas L Sharpe - University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA
- John Koperwas - Educational Consulting, Inc.
January 2003 | 384 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
This book provides a step-by-step approach to the principles and practices of direct observation and behaviour analysis research and evaluation procedures. Emphasis is on computer-facilitated methods designed to collect and analyze both the multiple characteristics of behaviour and events of interest and the time-based or sequential characteristics of behaviour and event relationships. Particularly designed for highly interactive applied settings, the methods and procedures outlined are presented in an introductory manner that should, nonetheless, still prove relevant to advanced students and seasoned researchers across the social and behavioural sciences and education. The text includes background and philosophy of applied behaviour analysis methodology, procedures for observation system construction and recommendations for handling reliability and treatment fidelity issues, a variety of data recording methods and research design types, graph preparation and visual and statistical discrete and sequential data analysis procedures, and an overview of recommended research, evaluation, and instructional applications for education, psychology and social science settings. The book contains references to software resources, including the BEST and BESTPCC data collection and analysis package developed by the authors, highlighting technological innovations in methods for this field. BEST is distributed by Scolari, the software division of SAGE Publications (www.scolari.co.uk).
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
DEDICATION
FOREWORD BY TOM SHARPE
PART I: BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS: HISTORY AND INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE: History and Evolution
Overview
Overview
Overview
Overview
Overview
CHAPTER TWO: A Behavior and Sequential Analyses Primer
An Endnote on "Feelings" and Metaphysical Explanations
An Endnote on "Feelings" and Metaphysical Explanations
An Endnote on "Feelings" and Metaphysical Explanations
CHAPTER THREE: An Interbehavioral Multi-Event Perspective
Differences in Assessment: Modeling an Interbehavioral Lens
Differences in Assessment: Modeling an Interbehavioral Lens
Multi-Event Theory in the Applied Sciences
Multi-Event Theory in the Applied Sciences
Multi-Event Theory in the Applied Sciences
Multi-Event Theory in the Applied Sciences
PART II: CONSTRUCTING OBSERVATIONAL SYSTEMS
CHAPTER FOUR: Constructing a Coding Scheme
CHAPTER FIVE: Inderdisciplinary Examples and Illustrations
CHAPTER SIX: Reliability and Staff Training
PART III: RECORDING TACTICS, DESIGN TYPES, AND DATA ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SEVEN: Approaches to Recording Direct Observational Data
CHAPTER EIGHT: Constructing an Appropriate Research Design
CHAPTER NINE: Analyzing Observational Data
PART IV: APPLICATION ILLUSTRATIONS AND A WINDOW TO THE FUTURE
CHAPTER TEN: Measurably Superior Instruction and Therapy
APPENDIX A: SEQUENTIAL ANALYSIS FORMULAE
APPENDIX B: BEHAVIOR EVALUATION STRATEGY AND TAXONOMY (BEST) SOFTWARE
REFERENCES
"Sharpe and Koperwas provide a methodological framework that objectifies the complexity of behavior. This book’s quantitative and multiple-event approach to data collection and analysis is essential for effective descriptions and explanations of the behavior of humans and nonhumans. Of particular note is the multidisciplinary applicability of the methodology and that the methods can be used by basic, applied, and clinical researchers. Human service providers are being increasingly pressured to take objective measures; practitioners should find much in this book to help them satisfactorily meet these demands. The authors’ sensitivity to clarity of presentation makes the book an excellent primary or supplementary text for any course in behavior methodology."
Eastern Michigan University
"I think the author did a very thoughtful, informed analysis and presentation of his view of research methodology."
Western Michigan University
