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This week, we will continue our studies by examining the purpose of scientific inquiry, which is the foundation of ABA. Taking a step back and reviewing these foundational goals of science will help you understand the ABA concepts you will study in your program. For this assignment, you will discuss the three levels of understanding that can be attained through different types of scientific investigation: description, prediction, and control.

Preparation

Review the relevant sections of Chapter 1 of your Applied Behavior Analysis textbook. I UPLOADED A DOCUMENT THAT YOU CAN USE AS TEMPLETE

Step 1For each of the three goals of scientific inquiry, explain in common language why each goal is important and how it can contribute to our base of knowledge. With a scholarly tone, use your own words for your explanation, do not use direct quotes from the textbook. To learn more about the requirements of a scholarly tone, refer to the Tone

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.

Resources: You are not expected to include references other than your textbook.

Length: 1–2 pages.

Competencies Measured

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

Competency 1: Explain the philosophical assumptions in behavior analysis.

Explain why each scientific goal is important and contributes to our base of knowledge.

Describe two examples of each goal.

Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.

Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Create a book reference using current APA standards with few errors.

View RubricDescription, Prediction, and ControlDescription, Prediction, and ControlCriteriaRatingsPtsExplain why each scientific goal is important and contributes to our base of knowledge.

60 to >51 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Explains why each scientific goal is important and contributes to our base of knowledge using common language and a scholarly tone.

51 to >42 pts

PROFICIENT

Explains why each scientific goal is important and contributes to our base of knowledge.

42 to >0 pts

BASIC

Attempts to explain why each scientific goal is important and contributes to our base of knowledge, but the explanation is incomplete or unclear.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not explain why each scientific goal is important and contributes to our base of knowledge.

/ 60 pts

Describe two examples of each goal.

60 to >51 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Describes two examples of each goal in a concise manner, including all relevant details.

51 to >42 pts

PROFICIENT

Describes two examples of each goal.

42 to >0 pts

BASIC

Attempts to describe two examples of each goal, but information is missing or the examples are unclear.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not describe two examples of each goal.

/ 60 pts

Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

15 to >12.75 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

12.75 to >10.5 pts

PROFICIENT

Adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

10.5 to >0 pts

BASIC

Errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics inhibit readability and comprehension and detract from good scholarship.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

/ 15 pts

Create a book reference using current APA standards with few errors.

15 to >12.75 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Creates a book reference using current APA standards with no errors.

12.75 to >10.5 pts

PROFICIENT

Creates a book reference using current APA standards with few errors.

10.5 to >0 pts

BASIC

Creates a book reference using current APA standards with many errors.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not create a book reference.