EDF5686 Measurement, data analysis and experimental design
Faculty of Education
EDF5686 Measurement, data analysis and experimental design is a 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5686
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF5686
2 units list EDF5686 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in D60027, D6011 or D6015
Overview
In this unit, you will learn to conduct basic behaviour assessments to inform the selection of treatment
goals and objectives, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. In this unit, you will learn about
(a) important considerations for selecting and defining target behaviours, (b) various strategies for
measuring behaviour, (c) methods for assessing and improving the quality of measurement, and (d)
tactics for constructing and interpreting graphic displays of data. In addition, you will learn about specific
tactics of scientific research in behaviour analysis, including (a) the components of experiments in
behaviour analysis, (b) single subject research designs, and (c) tactics for visually analysing graphed data
to identify functional relations. This unit primarily aligns with sections 1C and 1D of the BACBs 5 th Edition
Task List.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Multi-choice tests (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Case Study (2400 words or equivalent)60%
- Directed online learning activitiesCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
select and define socially significant target behaviours
- 2
identify the strengths and limitations of different measurement systems, select appropriate
measurement systems for different dimensions of behaviour, and use continuous and
discontinuous measurement systems - 3
create graphic displays of behaviour
- 4
identify the defining features of single subject research designs, and describe how experimental
control is demonstrated with various research designs - 5
analyse the results of single subject experiments to identify functional relations
- 6
review and interpret articles from the behaviour analytic literature
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
a. Contact hours for flexible students:
- 12 contact hours and 33 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester or
- 45 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester*
b. Additional requirements (all students):
- independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester
*International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this contact hour delivery
mode.
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Brett Furlonger
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Brett Furlonger
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5686?
EDF5686 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5686?
EDF5686 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including EDF5679 and EDF5687.
When is EDF5686 offered?
In 2021, EDF5686 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5686?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5686 have an exam?
No. EDF5686 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.