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As a science, ABA is data-driven and implemented to address socially significant behaviors. This chapter will highlight how to create a measurement system to evaluate the effects of a classroom system. Steps include developing an operational definition, setting goals, selecting a measurement system, charting the data, and determining if a change in behavior has occurred. This chapter aims to support your understanding and the importance of behavioral assessment in Chap. 3.
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Ré, T.C., Hoey, S., Quigley, J., Clement, T.R. (2023). Determining Behavior Change. In: Quigley, J., Cassano, M.J., Ackerlund Brandt, J.A. (eds) Incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis into the General Education Classroom. Springer Texts in Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35825-8_2
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