Effects of Fixed Versus Random Condition Sequencing during Multielement Functional Analyses
Keywords:
establishing operations; functional analysis; multielement design; problem behavior; sequence effects
Abstract
It has been suggested that a fixed condition sequence might facilitate differential responding during multielement functional analyses (FAs) by capitalizing on or limiting sequence effects (Iwata, Pace, et al., 1994); however, the effects of condition sequence have not been examined empirically. Authors conducted fixed- and random-sequence FAs for 7 individuals with developmental disabilities to determine the relative effects that sequence may have on assessment outcomes.
Citation
Hammond, J. L., Iwata, B. A., Rooker, G., Ritz, J. N., & Bloom, S. E. (2013). Effects of fixed versus random sequencing during multielement functional analyses. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46(1), 22-30. doi:10.1002/jaba.7.