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swpotter12 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Which of the following statements are not a part of the factors that influence the effectiveness of punishment?

a. Immediacy
b. Schedule
c. Intensity
d. Punishment for the alternative behaviors

Question 2

What are the four factors that favor visual analysis of data over tests of statistical significance in applied behavior analysis?

What will be an ideal response?

cclemon1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Answer should include: First, applied behavior analysts are concerned with producing socially significant, not statistically significant change. If a problem is solved, you can see that in the data. If the change is so small or unclear that statistical treatment is necessary, the problem has not been solved. Second, visual analysis is well suited for identifying variables that produce strong, large, and reliable results. Less likely to produce Type I and Type II errors. Third, statistical methods remove or cancel out variability in the data. If there is a significant amount of variability, more analysis should be conducted as the answer to the problem is not yet clear. Fourth, statistical tests require the data to conform to predetermined criteria for analysis. This results in less flexibility in experimental design which is highly valued in applied behavior analysis.