Overview
Assignment 2: Design and Justification of an Experimental Study (5-7 pages, APA format)
Objective:
Students will develop a detailed experimental study design, selecting an appropriate experimental design (e.g., reversal, multiple baseline, alternating treatments) to investigate a specific behavior. They will justify their choice of design based on ethical considerations, internal validity, and the study objectives.
Requirements:
Define the research question and the dependent/independent variables.
Select the most appropriate experimental design.
Discuss the ethical implications of the design (e.g., treatment withdrawal).
Explain how the design addresses internal validity and experimental control.
APA Format:
5-7 pages, double-spaced, in APA format, with correctly formatted citations and references.