This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The curriculum will include:
Observational methods of data collection
Reliability and validity of observational data
Practical approaches to checking and calculating reliability
Visual representation of data
Descriptive assessment and experimental analysis including internal and external validity
Practical aspects of using reversal, multiple-baseline, alternating treatments and changing criterion designs
Visual and statistical interpretation of single case data
Total contact hours: 42
Private study hours: 108
Total study hours: 150
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities BSc
Applied Behaviour Analysis Graduate Certificate
Applied Behaviour Analysis Graduate Diploma
Main assessment methods
Coursework (assignment 1) -50%
Coursework (assignment 2) -50%
Reassessment methods
Like-for-like
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E. and Heward, W. L. (1987) Applied Behavior Analysis, London, Merrill/Prentice-Hall.
Johnston, J. M. and Pennypacker, H. S. (2nd Ed.) (1993) Strategies and Tactics of Human Behavioral Research., New Jersey, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Thompson, T., Felce, D. & Symons, F.J. (2000) Behavioural Observation: Technology and Applications in Developmental Disabilities, Baltimore, Paul H Brookes.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
8.1 Describe and discuss rationales for the collection of data in applied behaviour analysis.
8.2 Select and use correctly appropriate methods of observational measurement to conduct a descriptive assessment from a range including:
frequency and duration recording; momentary time sampling; real time recording; whole interval recording; partial interval recording.
8.3 Discuss the factors that influence the reliability and validity of observational data.
8.4 Demonstrate the ability to conduct reliability checks on data and make the appropriate calculations to produce reliability indices.
8.5 Represent data using graphs, histograms and pie charts.
8.6 Describe and discuss the use of single-case experimental designs in applied behaviour analysis including the concepts of internal and
external validity.
8.7 Select and use correctly appropriate single-case experimental designs from a range including: reversal; multiple-baseline; alternating
treatments; changing criterion.
8.8 Discuss the factors that influence the interpretation of observational data and the relative contributions of visual and statistical analysis.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
9.1 Have prepared a written assignment which shows their capacity to draw on both published work and their own experience
9.2 Have demonstrated their ability to understand, and communicate in writing, abstract concepts
9.3 Have conducted an analysis of the behaviour of an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities, requiring them to identify and
define problems and collaborate with others in their solution
9.4 Have shown they are able to combine the demands of work and study by successfully meeting deadlines for the completion of academic
assignments
9.5 Have continued to use information technology (word processing, email, internet use) to meet the demands of the programme
9.6 Have further developed their capacity to analyse and visually represent quantitative data.
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