Article Critique_ Part 2 QUESTIONS 1-3
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Article Critique: Part 2
QUESTIONS 1-3
Due
Jun 2 at 11:59pm
Points
20
Questions
6
Time Limit
None
Attempt History
Attempt
Time
Score
LATEST
Attempt 1
1,892 minutes
22 out of 20
Score for this quiz:
22
out of 20
Submitted Jun 2 at 11:22pm
This attempt took 1,892 minutes.
Question 1
2 / 0 pts
Extra Credit (Earn up to 2 points): In your own words, summarize the feedback that your
instructor provided to you for Article Critique 1. How will you use that feedback to
improve your responses for this submission? In other words, what areas of weakness
will you focus on improving?
Your Answer:
The feedback has been acknowledged and there is an expectation that it will be
implemented more efficiently for article critique 2.
Question 2
3 / 3 pts
What are the dependent variables? It is ok to list the dependent variables. An
explanation is not needed for this question.
Your Answer:
The article primarily measured the dependent variables as follows:
1.
Screaming - Scored using partial-interval recording and converted to
percentage of intervals with screaming.
2.
Other problem behavior - Included flopping, hitting, kicking, and throwing
objects. Scored using event recording and converted to response rates
(responses per minute).
3.
Functional Communication Responses (FCRs) - Defined as recognizable
vocal approximations or making contact with a communication card picturing
toy cars. Prompted FCRs and independent FCRs were scored separately
using event recording and converted to response rates.
Question 3
5 / 5 pts
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Are the dependent variables clearly defined? Consider the operational
definition, the appropriateness of the measurement system, and reliability
(e.g., data collectors, IOA). Explain your rationale using citations from the
textbook.
Your Answer:
The study explicitly defines the dependent variables and provides operational definitions
for them. The utilized measurement systems seem suitable, and the stated
interobserver agreement (IOA) values suggest a high level of dependability.
According to Cooper et al. (2020), "A good operational definition states the Definition in
terms of specific measurable behaviors." Detailed operational definitions are provided
for each dependent variable:
1.
Screaming: "vocalizations above conversation level, excluding vocal
stereotypy" (Boyle, 2022).
2.
Other problem behavior: "flopping (any part of James' torso contacting the
ground), hitting (audible contact between James' hand and another person),
kicking (contact between James' foot and another person from at least 6 in.),
and throwing objects at people" (Boyle, 2022).
3.
FCRs: "recognizable vocal approximations or James making contact with his
hand to a communication card (5 cm by 10 cm) that displayed the word "cars"
and a picture of toy cars" (Boyle, 2022).
To summarize, the operational definitions are accurate, the measurement systems align
with the observed patterns of response, and the stated levels of Interobserver
Agreement (IOA) indicate a dependable measurement, in accordance with the
recommended guidelines presented by Cooper et al. (2020).
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