contemporary issues

statistical significance

specific prob. that a calculated value of a test statistic, such as reflected in the difference b/w 2 groups means on a DV, is due to chance. Lower than 5% and if its conducted in a methodologically sound manner, then the results are statically signicant, leading to the conclusion the IV casued the group difference

clinical significance

• notable real world change in a clients symptoms or behavior is produced

social validity

assesses if an intervention is seen as relevant and effective by those involved in the client's life (e.g., family, teachers, coworkers).

Purpose: Helps determine the clinical significance of an intervention in addition to single-case data analysis

p-values

specific probility that a calculated value of a test static (difference b/w 2 group means) is due to chance. If its less than 5%, the results are considered statistically significant. Falls in statistical significance

effect sizes

quantitative statement about the size or magnitude of the effect produced by the IV or intervention.

external validity

refers to the extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to, or have relevance for settings, people, times, and measures other than the specific conditions of the study.

direct replication

Repeating a study using exactly the same methods as the original.

systematic replication

Repeating a study with some changes to the original method to test the generalizability of the results.

DISSEMINATION

DISSEMINATION

publications

• Infinite shelf-life​

• Always have access​

• Reach more people?

• More value professionally ​

• Peer-review process

presentation

• Less response effort​

• Flash in the pan​

• Difficult to have long-lasting impact​

• Can be influential

peer review process

A systematic evaluation of submitted academic work by experts in the field, ensuring quality and validity before publication.

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