BACB 5th Edition Task List: Section D
(experimental design) Exam Grade A+
Steady state responding - ANSWERS- a pattern of target behavior responding with minor
variations over time
- establishes the foundation of baseline logic
4 patterns of baseline data - ANSWERS- Descending baseline
- Ascending baseline
- Variable baseline
- Stable baseline
3 parts of baseline logic - ANSWERS- Prediction
- Verification
- Replication
Prediction - ANSWERSThe projected result of a presently unknown measurement to be
determined in the future
Verification - ANSWERSWhen the effectiveness of the IV is proven when, with the removal of
the IV, the behavior returns to baseline values --> helps to show that IV has control of the
behavior
Replication - ANSWERSWhen you reintroduce the IV and the results are similar to previous
outcomes in previous treatment conditions --> demonstrates reliability and believability
, Multiple baseline design - ANSWERS- The IV is implemented in a staggered fashion across
behaviors, settings, or subjects
- Shows generalization of the effects of the IV across behaviors, settings, or subjects
- Most utilized experimental design (because of flexibility and ease)
- Use when: target behaviors are irreversible; when it is not appropriate or possible to remove
an effective IV; when you are looking to show generalization effects
Subtypes of the multiple baseline design - ANSWERS1. Multiple baseline across behaviors
2. Multiple baseline design across settings
3. Multiple baseline across subjects
Weaker variations of the multiple baseline design - ANSWERS1. Multiple probe design
2. Delayed multiple baseline design
3. Nonconcurrent multiple baseline design
Multiple probe design - ANSWERS- Staggered measurement or probes (i.e. single data points)
are collected instead of systematic concurrent data in the baseline phase
- Analyzes the relation between the IV and acquisition of skill sequences in which mastery of
previous steps is needed to acquire future steps of performance sequence
- Use when: you don't need concurrent/continuous measurement for a behavior or it is
impractical and/or too costly
- Use for: teaching sequences (probes provide baseline prior to and after each sequence being
taught); analyzing a shaping program
Delayed multiple baseline design - ANSWERS- Initial baseline and intervention begin and
subsequent baselines are added in a delayed/staggered fashion
- Use when: reversal design isn't feasible or is seen as ineffective; your resources are limited,
preventing you from a full-scale traditional multiple baseline design; a novel behavior, subject,
(experimental design) Exam Grade A+
Steady state responding - ANSWERS- a pattern of target behavior responding with minor
variations over time
- establishes the foundation of baseline logic
4 patterns of baseline data - ANSWERS- Descending baseline
- Ascending baseline
- Variable baseline
- Stable baseline
3 parts of baseline logic - ANSWERS- Prediction
- Verification
- Replication
Prediction - ANSWERSThe projected result of a presently unknown measurement to be
determined in the future
Verification - ANSWERSWhen the effectiveness of the IV is proven when, with the removal of
the IV, the behavior returns to baseline values --> helps to show that IV has control of the
behavior
Replication - ANSWERSWhen you reintroduce the IV and the results are similar to previous
outcomes in previous treatment conditions --> demonstrates reliability and believability
, Multiple baseline design - ANSWERS- The IV is implemented in a staggered fashion across
behaviors, settings, or subjects
- Shows generalization of the effects of the IV across behaviors, settings, or subjects
- Most utilized experimental design (because of flexibility and ease)
- Use when: target behaviors are irreversible; when it is not appropriate or possible to remove
an effective IV; when you are looking to show generalization effects
Subtypes of the multiple baseline design - ANSWERS1. Multiple baseline across behaviors
2. Multiple baseline design across settings
3. Multiple baseline across subjects
Weaker variations of the multiple baseline design - ANSWERS1. Multiple probe design
2. Delayed multiple baseline design
3. Nonconcurrent multiple baseline design
Multiple probe design - ANSWERS- Staggered measurement or probes (i.e. single data points)
are collected instead of systematic concurrent data in the baseline phase
- Analyzes the relation between the IV and acquisition of skill sequences in which mastery of
previous steps is needed to acquire future steps of performance sequence
- Use when: you don't need concurrent/continuous measurement for a behavior or it is
impractical and/or too costly
- Use for: teaching sequences (probes provide baseline prior to and after each sequence being
taught); analyzing a shaping program
Delayed multiple baseline design - ANSWERS- Initial baseline and intervention begin and
subsequent baselines are added in a delayed/staggered fashion
- Use when: reversal design isn't feasible or is seen as ineffective; your resources are limited,
preventing you from a full-scale traditional multiple baseline design; a novel behavior, subject,
