Each answer will be graded on its relevancy, mechanics and originality as per the Grading Rubric for Discussion Questions. Students are encouraged to review the Grading Rubric to understand the required criteria for a perfect-scored answer.
1) What is a "pilot study"? What do experimenters gain from conducting pilot studies?
2) What is debriefing (postexperimental interview)? Discuss the three functions of debriefing.
3) Distinguish between experimental and quasi-experimental research designs. When would a researcher be more likely to use a quasi-experimental design?
4) Using an example, describe the basic ABA design. How would the effectiveness of a treatment be demonstrated? What are the two fundamental problems with the ABA design?