BEH 5043 Unit 9
Keyword
Word or phrase relevant to a search
Boolean operator ( ) allows for
"Nested" searches
ABA research
- Develops and experimentally validates procedures - Interested in addressing socially significant problems
Literature review
- Process of synthesizing published research - Process of determining existing knowledge on a topic
DOI number is
- Unique/standardized number assigned to an article - help the researcher identify and easily find articles
Boolean operators
- Use conjunctions and symbols - work to combine and exclude keywords in a search
Critical components of rigor:
AD Appropriate design AR Adequate reliability APF Acceptable procedural fidelity SDC Sufficient data collection DE Demonstration of effect EV Ecological validity SV Social validity G Generalization M Maintenance R Randomness
Boolean operator *includes
All words with same root
Characteristics of scientist-practitioner model:
E & SW Empirical and scientific worldview AAP Analytic approach to problems FRD Fundamental research design LRS Literature review skills
Evidence-based practice
Effective procedures verified by scientific research
Boolean operator OR includes
Either or both terms
Boolean operator NOT
Excludes "concepts"
Bias
Is any deviation from the truth in a study. Bias can occur in the study's methods, measures, analysis, or dissemination.
Boolean operator AND
Joins "concepts"
Boolean operator " " includes
Only exact phrases in quotations
Boolean operator ( ) combines
Search parameters
Database
Searchable collection of information (e.g., journal articles)
Research
Systematic manipulation and observation of phenomena
Peer review
The evaluation of research quality and rigor. Peer Reviews Individuals in the same specialty area.
Risk of bias
The probability of bias in methods, results, or interpretation
What Works Clearinghouse:
What do they do? - #1 review and evaluate educational research - Set standards to guide study reviewers
Abstract
a short description of the study's (4) participants, IV, DV, and results
What Works Clearinghouse
is funded by U.S. Department of Education
Rigor of research
is the extent to which IV was planned & implemented to produce convincing outcomes
Ecological validity
is the extent to which study relates to typical implementers, settings, and activities
Scientist-practitioner
model integrates theory, research, and practice
Quality of research
refers to including the study's Generalization and application of results
Discussion
section describes (4) goal achievement, limitations, implications, and future research
Results
section displays & describes the study's findings
Methods
section includes detailed information about (6)
References
section lists previous research & materials cited in the article
Introduction
section provides relevant background info and purpose
DOI
stands for Digital Object Identifier
