Overview This is the final submission for the course project. For this assignment, you will complete the Validity and Conclusion sections of your study. You are required to include all

Overview

This is the final submission for the course project. For this assignment, you will complete the Validity and Conclusion sections of your study. You are required to include all of the sections of your hypothetical behavior analytic study in your submission. Be sure to integrate any feedback you received to revise and improve your study.

Instructions

Complete the final sections of the hypothetical behavior analytic study.

Validity

Describe and give examples of how your study plans for and demonstrates internal, external, and social validity. Provide at least two examples for each type of validity.

Conclusions

Discuss the overall conclusions and findings of the study. Describe at least two strengths and two limitations. Discuss directions and areas for future research.

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting, paying particular attention to citations and references. Refer to Evidence and APALinks to an external site. for citing and referencing tips.
• Length: 8–10 double-spaced pages, not including the title page or reference page.
• References: A minimum of four scholarly or professional resources.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Apply techniques of behavioral measurement and data display.
  • Present a complete introduction.
  • Present a complete Methods section.
• Competency 2: Discriminate features of single-subject experimental designs based on current research in the field.
  • Present a complete Results section.
• Competency 3: Evaluate effectiveness of behavior change procedures by visually analyzing and interpreting single-subject experimental designs included in current research.
  • Describe how the study demonstrates each of the validities: internal, external, and social.
  • Explain the overall conclusions and findings of the study.
• Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
  • Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.
  • Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.