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Research Methods in Behavior Change Programs. Chapter 11. Accuracy of Data: Training and Monitoring Observers. Other procedures can enhance accuracy let observers know their accuracy will be checked use interobserver reliability procedures in training
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Research Methods in Behavior Change Programs Chapter 11
Accuracy of Data: Training and Monitoring Observers Other procedures can enhance accuracy • let observers know their accuracy will be checked • use interobserver reliability procedures in training • use the procedures to evaluate the accuracy of self-monitoring
Sources of Data Inaccuracies • Measure outcomes of behavior • Rating scale questions & labels not clearly defined • Self-report data may be flawed – poor memory • Reactivity effects • Poor operational definition • Observers may not be trained or motivated to record accurately
Accuracy of Data: Increasing Reliability • Use more than one independent observer • Check interobserver reliability of observers • Train and monitor observers
Intrasubject Research • AB Designs • ABAB (Reversal) Designs • Multiple Baseline Designs • Across Behaviors • Across Situations • Across Individuals • Changing Criterion Designs • Alternating Treatment Designs
Group Designs • Within-Subjects Designs • Between-Subjects Designs • independent and dependent variables • random assignment • quasi-experimental designs
Evaluating Behavior Change • Follow-Up Assessment • Change behavior that is significant to the individual’s functioning • Cost-Benefit Analysis