A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Literature to Evaluate Potential Threats to Internal Validity in Probe Procedures for Chained Tasks

Autor/inn/en	Alexander, Jennifer L.; Smith, Katie A.; Mataras, Theologia; Shepley, Sally B.; Ayres, Kevin M.
Titel	A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Literature to Evaluate Potential Threats to Internal Validity in Probe Procedures for Chained Tasks
Quelle	In: Journal of Special Education, 49 (2015) 3, S.135-145 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
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Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-4669
DOI	10.1177/0022466914550096
Schlagwörter	Meta Analysis; Literature Reviews; Evaluation Methods; Teaching Methods; Learning Processes; Behavior Change; Coding; Developmental Disabilities; Statistical Analysis; Daily Living Skills; Intervention + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Meta-analysis; Metaanalyse; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Learning process; Lernprozess; Codierung; Programmierung; Entwicklungsstörung; Statistische Analyse; Alltagsfertigkeit
Abstract	The two most frequently used methods for assessing performance on chained tasks are single opportunity probes (SOPs) and multiple opportunity probes (MOPs). Of the two, SOPs may be easier and less time-consuming but can suppress actual performance. In comparison, MOPs can provide more information but present the risk of participants acquiring steps from probing alone. The authors reviewed and summarized 20 years of single-case design literature that evaluated methods of teaching chained tasks to individuals with disabilities. The authors identified a total of 33 studies. Individual tiers of multiple baseline and probe design graphs were analyzed to evaluate possible differences in participant responding within and between baseline and intervention conditions. Differences were evident, but none considered statistical when comparing data from SOPs and MOPs. The authors discuss possible publication bias as a reason for these findings and offer future research ideas to extend the literature on probe procedures. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01