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Peer reviewedHopkins, B. L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
Incorporating statistical process control (SPC) methods into applied behavior analysis is discussed. It is claimed that SPC methods would likely reduce applied behavior analysts' intimate contacts with problems and would likely yield poor treatment and research decisions. Cases and data presented by Pfadt and Wheeler (1995) are cited as examples.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research, Data Analysis
Peer reviewedPfadt, Al; Wheeler, Donald J. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
Statistical process control (SPC), which employs simple statistical tools and problem-solving techniques such as histograms, control charts, flow charts, and Pareto charts to implement continual product improvement procedures, can be incorporated into human service organizations. Examples illustrate use of SPC procedures to analyze behavioral data…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Data Analysis, Decision Making
