The natural science of behavior -- Science and scientific behavior -- Behavior as a scientific subject matter -- Asking experimental questions -- Measurement -- Selecting and defining response classes -- Dimension quantities and units of measurement -- Observing and recording -- Assessing measurement -- Design -- Behavioral variability -- Steady states and transitions -- Strategic issues in experimental design -- Creating experimental designs -- Interpretation -- Analyzing behavioral data -- Interpreting experiments.
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"With a focus on direct behavioral measurement and within-subject design, this book is intended for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses in behavioral research methods, basic or applied behavior analysis, or single-/within-subject design taught in psychology (especially clinical and counseling psychology), social work, education, developmental disabilities, and other social and health science programs that deal with human behavior in research or practice settings. Although the book is written for students without a background in behavioral research, its comprehensive approach to designing procedures for measuring behavior and creating experimental comparisons also make it a valuable resource for investigators and professionals."--Publisher's website.