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Functional Behavioral Assessment

Functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is a process used to gather details about the events that predict and maintain a student's problem behavior. The purpose of the FBA is to provide information that will be used to design effective positive behavior support plans. To support a student who is engaging in problem behaviors in your classroom, it is important to consider the reasons why a student may be engaging in problem behavior. Behaviors are not repeated unless they serve a function for the student. 

Why Do Students Engage in Problem Behavior?

Although there are many reasons why a student may engage in problem behavior, they fall into two major categories: to avoid or escape something unpleasant and to obtain something desirable. For instance, a student may try to escape from a difficult or boring task by becoming disruptive in class because he knows the teacher will send him to the office for misbehaving. In other situations, a student tells jokes and makes funny noises during independent seat work because she is seeking attention from her teacher and peers. In this way, problem behavior can be seen as a form of communication. It is the student's way of telling others that he or she is tired, bored, needs a break, and/or wants attention.    Some students do not have the skills to communicate and have learned over time that engaging in problem behavior results in desirable outcomes. Students may also engage in problem behavior even though they know how to communicate in more appropriate ways because problem behavior is usually more effective and efficient for them. Imagine a student who raises his hand to gain his teacher's attention but the teacher doesn't respond because she is busy working on another task. However, when the student yells loudly, the teacher immediately turns around, tells him to be quiet, and asks what he wants. If the teacher responds this way frequently, over time, the student will learn that the most efficient and effective way to get the teacher's attention is to engage in problem behavior.    Problem behavior may occur in order to escape from or obtain internal events as well. In some cases, students with too much energy are unable to sit still or participate in class. Students with developmental disabilities may engage in repetitive behaviors (including rocking, eye poking, or self-injury) which are maintained by internal physiological factors. Students with mental health concerns or students with physiological factors who maintaining problem behaviors can still benefit from a FBA. Although the behaviors in these cases may not be maintained by social situations or events, the environment still has an impact on the frequency and intensity of problem behavior. By understanding the variables within the environment that are associated with positive social interactions, students show lower levels of problem behavior, which leads to a higher quality of life for the student. This can help your student's team build an effective  PBS plan .    Sometimes, a student's behavior may initially be maintained by physiological factors, but over time the student learns that his behavior has an impact on the environment. For instance, a small child with an earache may strike at her ears with her fist because it decreases the pain she is experiencing. The student's self-injury results in immediate concern from his teacher who provides comfort and high levels of positive attention. Once the earache is gone, the student may still strike at her head because she knows her teacher will give her immediate comfort and attention. 

How is a Functional Behavioral Assessment Completed?

A FBA is not completed in the same way every time. The type of information that is collected varies depending upon the individual student's problem behavior, strengths, and needs. In some cases, specific tools are needed in a FBA to collect information about medications, sleeping patterns, or social and interactional skills. The level of complexity needed to complete a FBA varies as well. A teacher may conduct a simple and time efficient FBA to better understand a student's minor disruptive behaviors. However, a student who engages in serious aggression or self-injury at home, in school, and in the community may need higher levels of support from his teacher, parents, and other important people in his life. In this case, the FBA may require more time and energy to complete. Even though the FBA tools and level of intensity vary, the process remains the same.    The FBA is considered complete when the following products have been documented:

  • a clear and measurable definition of the problem behavior
  • events that predict when problem behaviors will occur and will not occur
  • consequences that maintain problem behaviors
  • one or more hypotheses about the function maintaining problem behavior
  • direct observations data supporting the hypotheses.

  Hypothesis Statements The hypothesis about the function maintaining a student's problem behavior is a very important outcome of the FBA. The hypothesis statement starts with any setting events that increase the likelihood of problem behavior that have been identified in the FBA. 

Setting Events

Antecedents(Triggers)

Problem Behavior

Consequences

Setting events affect how a student will respond to situations by temporarily increasing or decreasing reinforcers in the environment. For instance, a classroom activity a student usually enjoys may not be as reinforcing right before the holidays. Math class may be difficult for a student who has a learning disability, but on most days the student copes well. However, on days when this particular student has a bad headache, the presentation of math problems may be more aversive than usual. Setting events can occur immediately before a problem behavior or days in advance. Some setting events are obvious while other setting events can be more difficult to identify. For example, the death of a close family member that occurred before school started can increase the likelihood the student will engage in problem behavior a few months later when school starts. Setting events can be social (e.g. arguments), physiological (e.g. illness), or environmental (e.g. noisy or crowded rooms). 

Events that directly precede and serve as a "trigger" for a problem behavior are called antecedents. Antecedents serve as cues signaling when a behavior will be reinforced. A substitute teacher can sometimes be an antecedent for problem behavior. In this situation, the presence of someone other than the students' teacher signals that talking loudly, pretending to have homework already turned in, and off task behavior in general will be reinforced, allowing the students to escape from their school work. Antecedents can be related to the physical setting, materials, time of day or social situations. Examples of common antecedents include verbal demands, criticism, teasing, the absence of attention, and the presence or absence of specific people, materials, or events. The difference between an antecedent and a setting event is that setting events increase the likelihood that an antecedent will trigger problem behavior.   

One or more problem behaviors identified within a hypothesis statement may be maintained by the same function. Sometimes problem behaviors occur in a chain with less intense behaviors (complaining, tapping pencil loudly, placing head on desk) starting first and leading to more serious problem behavior (shouting, throwing pencil or books, pushing desk over). This important information can be used to intervene early in an escalating sequence of problem behaviors. 

A student's problem behavior may increase to obtain or avoid something. Consequences are the events that directly follow a behavior. Toys, praise, physical attention, and even "negative" attention are examples of events or items that may be identified as reinforcers. These events, items, or people immediately following a behavior are considered positive reinforcers if behavior increases when the consequence is presented. A behavior can also be reinforced by escaping or avoiding an event, item, or activity. If the consequence following a behavior results in escape or avoidance of events, items, or activities and behavior increases, it is referred to as negative reinforcement. Punishment, on the other hand, results in a decrease in behavior. A common mistake is to assume that a consequence is punishing for a student without considering whether the student's behavior is increasing or decreasing when the consequence is presented. The use of consequences such as time out, detention, and in-school suspension may actually be increasing the likelihood of problem behavior for students who engage in problem behavior to escape class or obtain attention from teachers and peers.    At times, there is not a clear social function for problem behavior. In these situations, internal sensory feedback can be positively or negatively reinforcing a person's problem behavior. Behaviors that continue to occur when the students are alone or occur across many situations and settings are sometimes maintained by internal reinforcers. 

Functional Behavioral Assessment Process

The process for conducting a FBA involves three different types of strategies: indirect assessment, direct observation, and functional analysis. These activities are completed by a team, including the teacher (or teachers), the student, parents, and other important individuals. A team approach ensures that the FBA gathers accurate information that reflects the perspectives of the student and the people within his or her social network. Sharing responsibilities for completing a more complicated FBA can reduce stress for any one person in the group. Schools who are implementing school-wide PBS often embed the FBA and PBS planning process into already existing student support teams. 

Indirect Assessment

Indirect assessment strategies are often the first type of FBA strategy conducted and involve a combination of activities including:

Interviews Interviews with key people are used to determine the concerns and perspectives about the student and to begin identifying the events associated with the occurrence and nonoccurrence of problem behavior. Teachers who are reporting that the student engages in problem behavior in their classrooms are interviewed to gather initial information. However, teachers who indicate the student does not engage in problem behavior in their classes may also be able to share important details about the setting, teaching strategies, or other characteristics of the class that result in the student's success. The student (whenever possible), parents, and others are also interviewed to gain their perspectives.    Record reviews Reviewing a student's academic, behavioral, and psychological reports provides information that can uncover important information about possible setting events, social skills, issues related to quality of life, and academic strengths and problems.    Checklists and questionnaires A variety of checklists and questionnaires are available which assist in the FBA. Quality of life measures highlight the social aspects of the individual's life that may need attention. Checklists and rating scales related to social skills and problem behavior provide insight into the function maintaining the student's problem behavior.

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Indirect assessment measures should be used in combination with direct observation methods.    Direct Observation Direct observations of a student should be used to develop and support the hypothesis you have about why problem behaviors are occurring. Often, direct observations include gathering information about when problem behavior occurs, what happens right before problem behavior (e.g., antecedent triggers), what problem behavior looks like, and how people respond to the occurrence of problem behavior (e.g., consequences). There are many types of direct observation methods available. Here are some common strategies for collecting direct observation data.

Scatter plot A method called the scatter plot is frequently used to collect information about a problem behavior during specific time intervals across the day. The scatter plot helps identify whether problem behaviors occur at predictable time periods. This information can be used to identify specific routines and settings where interventions might occur.    ABC Chart The Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) chart is used to record descriptive information while observing a student in natural classroom, recess, lunch, home, or community settings. The ABC chart assists in the development and confirmation of the hypothesis statement.    Direct measures of behavior Measurement methods can include recording the frequency, duration, latency, and intensity of problem behavior. Permanent products refer to a result of the behavior that can be measured. For instance, the number of assignments turned in to the teacher or completed office referral forms are examples of permanent products. Direct measures of behavior collected during the FBA process are often used later to compare with measures of a problem behavior once an intervention has been implemented. If there is a decrease in problem behavior or increase in adaptive behavior compared to the data collected during the FBA (the baseline data), there is support for the PBS plan's effectiveness.

Functional analysis

A "functional analysis" systematically tests hypotheses by manipulating the events that are thought to be associated with the occurrence of problem behavior. A functional analysis is a formal test of the relationship between environmental events and problem behavior. Each event that is suspected to contribute to the occurrence of a problem behavior is presented by itself while controlling other possible sources of variance. Researchers often use this approach because it is the most rigorous way to test a hypothesis about the function maintaining problem behavior.    To conduct a FBA effectively, combining indirect assessment with either direct observational strategies or functional analysis is necessary. Interviews, checklists, and rating scales may seem to save time. Unfortunately, the information gathered can be highly subjective and inaccurate. Without more objective methods to verify the indirect assessment information, your FBA will be incomplete. In most applied situations, a combination of indirect assessment and direct observation data will provide the information necessary to support your hypothesis.    If you have not completed an FBA before, the best way to learn how to use the tools in this module is to find someone who has a background and expertise in positive behavior support or applied behavior analysis. Ask this person to coach you as you complete your first FBA. This person can help you learn more about the FBA process and teach you how to make decisions about when a functional analysis may be necessary.    Developed by: Rachel Freeman University of Kansas

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Perspectives & resources, what should ms. rollison know about behavior in order to help joseph.

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What can Ms. Rollison do to modify Joseph’s behavior?

  • Page 9: Design a Function-Based Intervention
  • Page 10: Maximize Intervention Success
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How will Ms. Rollison know whether the intervention is successful?

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Functional Behavioral Assessment: Identifying the Reasons for Problem Behavior and Developing a Behavior Plan

Take some time now to answer the following questions. Please note that the IRIS Center does not collect your Assessment responses. If this is a course assignment, you should turn them in to your professor using whatever method he or she requires. If you have trouble answering any of the questions, go back and review the Perspectives & Resources pages in this module.

  • Give a school-based example of two of the following: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, or extinction.
  • Discuss at least two benefits of conducting an FBA to address problem behaviors.
  • Watch the video below and fill out the ABC analysis form on Kira, the girl in the white shirt. What do you think is the function of Kira’s behavior?

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Teacher: All right, so today we’re going to talk about stories. What makes a good story?

Kira: [Whistles]

Teacher: Kira, that’s enough. Thank you.

Teacher: What makes a good story? Yes, Kira?

Kira: Um, one that has a girl that has blonde hair and blue eyes.

Teacher: Okay.

Kira: Just like me.

Teacher: Anybody? Okay, yes.

Student: Maybe it has some action in it and maybe, like, action.

Teacher: Okay. And do stories have to be true?

Students: No. No.

Teacher: No. And how can you start a story? Yes, Kira.

Kira: With a “The End.”

Teacher: Okay. Thank you. That’s enough. Yes?

Student: With maybe with someone getting in trouble.

Teacher: Someone’s getting in trouble.

nigel

  • Look at the matrix below for Nigel. Use this information to determine a possible function of the behavior and to develop a hypothesis statement.
Functions of Behavior
Obtain Avoid
Teacher interview summary: Nigel is very bright and has no problems academically. He does not initiate contact with peers and, when they initiate contact with him, he curses, yells, spits, and shoves chairs at them.
Student interview summary: I just like being by myself.
Parent interview summary: Nigel doesn’t like playing with other kids after school. He prefers solitary activities.
Ranking on teacher behavior rating scales: “Avoidance” ranked moderately high.
A-B-C analysis: Function of behaviors #2, 3, 7, and 8* appears to be peer avoidance.
Direct observation: During independent and group work, Nigel spends 85% of his time alone and not participating (average of 3 observations).
A-B-C analysis: Function of behaviors #1 and 5* appears to be to obtain “quiet time”; Nigel gets sent to the corner, where he is able to read a book of his choice.
Direct observation: Nigel had an average of 5 yelling incidents and 2 spitting incidents during three, 20-minute group activities.
Teacher interview summary: I let Nigel read a book when he’s upset. It seems to calm him down.

sensory conditions

  • Look at the graph below. The objective of the function-based intervention was to reduce the instances of Nigel’s problem behaviors (i.e., cursing, making derogatory comments toward other students, yelling, spitting, shoving chairs) during a twenty-minute small-group activity. Is the intervention successful? If you were the teacher, would you keep, modify, or discontinue the intervention? Explain your answers.

Nigels graph

Description

Nigel’s Data: This line plot graph shows Nigel’s Data. The x-axis is labeled “Observations”; observations 1 through 7 are labeled on the axis. The y-axis is labeled “Instances of Aggression”; 0 to 25 is labeled in 5-number intervals. The graph is divided into two columns, after the 3 rd observation. The left column of the graph is labeled “baseline” and the right column of the graph is labeled “intervention.” The first graph of the baseline column is red and labeled “Problem behavior (aggression)” in the key to the right of the graph. This graph has three plot points corresponding with the three observations. The points are at 10, 8, and 9. The second graph of the baseline column is yellow and is labeled “Replacement (appropriate interactions).” This graph has three plot points corresponding with the three observations. The points are 1, 4, and 3. The first graph of the intervention column is red and labeled “Problem behavior (aggressive)” in the key to the right of the graph. This graph has four plot points corresponding with the four observations. The points are at 14, 17, 16, and 20. The second graph of the intervention column is yellow and labeled “Replacement (appropriate interactions).” This graph has four plot points corresponding with the four observations. The points are at 2, 1, 1, and 0.

  • Discuss why it is important to evaluate implementation fidelity. Be sure to explain the role of social validity ratings.
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  • Overview of Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Step 1 Planning
  • Step 2.1 Collect baseline data using direct and indirect assessment methods
  • Step 2.2 Gather observation-based data on the occurrence of the interfering behavior
  • Step 2.3a Identify variables of the behavior
  • Step 2.3b Create a hypothesis statement for the purpose of the behavior

Step 2.3c Test the hypothesis (behavior) statement

  • Step 2.4 Develop a behavior intervention plan (BIP)
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  • Step 3 Monitoring Progress
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Test the hypothesis statement to ensure it is correct

Once a hypothesis statement, or best guess, has been developed, the next step involves testing our guess of the purpose of the behaviors to ensure that it is correct, as long as there is no risk of injury or damage. If the behavior involves risk of injury or damage, then proceed to Step 6. In this step, caregivers or service providers test the hypothesis by modifying the setting/activity to increase the probability that the behavior occurs. 

To test the example hypothesis statement above, the mom could alternate between asking him to clean up his toys and to wash his hands. In addition, the mom would need to change how she responds to the behaviors. Rather than taking him to his room and rocking him, the mom might ask him to clean up before being rocked.

If changing the tasks and consequences result in an  increase in the interfering behavior  (because Tino is no longer getting what he wants, which is to avoid cleaning up his toys and getting attention from mom), then the  hypothesis is most likely correct . However, if Tino continues to have tantrums in both situations, the team would need to re-examine the hypothesis. Tino’s  behavior function  might be avoiding transition to another activity.

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How to Write a Great Hypothesis

Hypothesis Definition, Format, Examples, and Tips

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A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables. It is a specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in a study. It is a preliminary answer to your question that helps guide the research process.

Consider a study designed to examine the relationship between sleep deprivation and test performance. The hypothesis might be: "This study is designed to assess the hypothesis that sleep-deprived people will perform worse on a test than individuals who are not sleep-deprived."

At a Glance

A hypothesis is crucial to scientific research because it offers a clear direction for what the researchers are looking to find. This allows them to design experiments to test their predictions and add to our scientific knowledge about the world. This article explores how a hypothesis is used in psychology research, how to write a good hypothesis, and the different types of hypotheses you might use.

The Hypothesis in the Scientific Method

In the scientific method , whether it involves research in psychology, biology, or some other area, a hypothesis represents what the researchers think will happen in an experiment. The scientific method involves the following steps:

  • Forming a question
  • Performing background research
  • Creating a hypothesis
  • Designing an experiment
  • Collecting data
  • Analyzing the results
  • Drawing conclusions
  • Communicating the results

The hypothesis is a prediction, but it involves more than a guess. Most of the time, the hypothesis begins with a question which is then explored through background research. At this point, researchers then begin to develop a testable hypothesis.

Unless you are creating an exploratory study, your hypothesis should always explain what you  expect  to happen.

In a study exploring the effects of a particular drug, the hypothesis might be that researchers expect the drug to have some type of effect on the symptoms of a specific illness. In psychology, the hypothesis might focus on how a certain aspect of the environment might influence a particular behavior.

Remember, a hypothesis does not have to be correct. While the hypothesis predicts what the researchers expect to see, the goal of the research is to determine whether this guess is right or wrong. When conducting an experiment, researchers might explore numerous factors to determine which ones might contribute to the ultimate outcome.

In many cases, researchers may find that the results of an experiment  do not  support the original hypothesis. When writing up these results, the researchers might suggest other options that should be explored in future studies.

In many cases, researchers might draw a hypothesis from a specific theory or build on previous research. For example, prior research has shown that stress can impact the immune system. So a researcher might hypothesize: "People with high-stress levels will be more likely to contract a common cold after being exposed to the virus than people who have low-stress levels."

In other instances, researchers might look at commonly held beliefs or folk wisdom. "Birds of a feather flock together" is one example of folk adage that a psychologist might try to investigate. The researcher might pose a specific hypothesis that "People tend to select romantic partners who are similar to them in interests and educational level."

Elements of a Good Hypothesis

So how do you write a good hypothesis? When trying to come up with a hypothesis for your research or experiments, ask yourself the following questions:

  • Is your hypothesis based on your research on a topic?
  • Can your hypothesis be tested?
  • Does your hypothesis include independent and dependent variables?

Before you come up with a specific hypothesis, spend some time doing background research. Once you have completed a literature review, start thinking about potential questions you still have. Pay attention to the discussion section in the  journal articles you read . Many authors will suggest questions that still need to be explored.

How to Formulate a Good Hypothesis

To form a hypothesis, you should take these steps:

  • Collect as many observations about a topic or problem as you can.
  • Evaluate these observations and look for possible causes of the problem.
  • Create a list of possible explanations that you might want to explore.
  • After you have developed some possible hypotheses, think of ways that you could confirm or disprove each hypothesis through experimentation. This is known as falsifiability.

In the scientific method ,  falsifiability is an important part of any valid hypothesis. In order to test a claim scientifically, it must be possible that the claim could be proven false.

Students sometimes confuse the idea of falsifiability with the idea that it means that something is false, which is not the case. What falsifiability means is that  if  something was false, then it is possible to demonstrate that it is false.

One of the hallmarks of pseudoscience is that it makes claims that cannot be refuted or proven false.

The Importance of Operational Definitions

A variable is a factor or element that can be changed and manipulated in ways that are observable and measurable. However, the researcher must also define how the variable will be manipulated and measured in the study.

Operational definitions are specific definitions for all relevant factors in a study. This process helps make vague or ambiguous concepts detailed and measurable.

For example, a researcher might operationally define the variable " test anxiety " as the results of a self-report measure of anxiety experienced during an exam. A "study habits" variable might be defined by the amount of studying that actually occurs as measured by time.

These precise descriptions are important because many things can be measured in various ways. Clearly defining these variables and how they are measured helps ensure that other researchers can replicate your results.

Replicability

One of the basic principles of any type of scientific research is that the results must be replicable.

Replication means repeating an experiment in the same way to produce the same results. By clearly detailing the specifics of how the variables were measured and manipulated, other researchers can better understand the results and repeat the study if needed.

Some variables are more difficult than others to define. For example, how would you operationally define a variable such as aggression ? For obvious ethical reasons, researchers cannot create a situation in which a person behaves aggressively toward others.

To measure this variable, the researcher must devise a measurement that assesses aggressive behavior without harming others. The researcher might utilize a simulated task to measure aggressiveness in this situation.

Hypothesis Checklist

  • Does your hypothesis focus on something that you can actually test?
  • Does your hypothesis include both an independent and dependent variable?
  • Can you manipulate the variables?
  • Can your hypothesis be tested without violating ethical standards?

The hypothesis you use will depend on what you are investigating and hoping to find. Some of the main types of hypotheses that you might use include:

  • Simple hypothesis : This type of hypothesis suggests there is a relationship between one independent variable and one dependent variable.
  • Complex hypothesis : This type suggests a relationship between three or more variables, such as two independent and dependent variables.
  • Null hypothesis : This hypothesis suggests no relationship exists between two or more variables.
  • Alternative hypothesis : This hypothesis states the opposite of the null hypothesis.
  • Statistical hypothesis : This hypothesis uses statistical analysis to evaluate a representative population sample and then generalizes the findings to the larger group.
  • Logical hypothesis : This hypothesis assumes a relationship between variables without collecting data or evidence.

A hypothesis often follows a basic format of "If {this happens} then {this will happen}." One way to structure your hypothesis is to describe what will happen to the  dependent variable  if you change the  independent variable .

The basic format might be: "If {these changes are made to a certain independent variable}, then we will observe {a change in a specific dependent variable}."

A few examples of simple hypotheses:

  • "Students who eat breakfast will perform better on a math exam than students who do not eat breakfast."
  • "Students who experience test anxiety before an English exam will get lower scores than students who do not experience test anxiety."​
  • "Motorists who talk on the phone while driving will be more likely to make errors on a driving course than those who do not talk on the phone."
  • "Children who receive a new reading intervention will have higher reading scores than students who do not receive the intervention."

Examples of a complex hypothesis include:

  • "People with high-sugar diets and sedentary activity levels are more likely to develop depression."
  • "Younger people who are regularly exposed to green, outdoor areas have better subjective well-being than older adults who have limited exposure to green spaces."

Examples of a null hypothesis include:

  • "There is no difference in anxiety levels between people who take St. John's wort supplements and those who do not."
  • "There is no difference in scores on a memory recall task between children and adults."
  • "There is no difference in aggression levels between children who play first-person shooter games and those who do not."

Examples of an alternative hypothesis:

  • "People who take St. John's wort supplements will have less anxiety than those who do not."
  • "Adults will perform better on a memory task than children."
  • "Children who play first-person shooter games will show higher levels of aggression than children who do not." 

Collecting Data on Your Hypothesis

Once a researcher has formed a testable hypothesis, the next step is to select a research design and start collecting data. The research method depends largely on exactly what they are studying. There are two basic types of research methods: descriptive research and experimental research.

Descriptive Research Methods

Descriptive research such as  case studies ,  naturalistic observations , and surveys are often used when  conducting an experiment is difficult or impossible. These methods are best used to describe different aspects of a behavior or psychological phenomenon.

Once a researcher has collected data using descriptive methods, a  correlational study  can examine how the variables are related. This research method might be used to investigate a hypothesis that is difficult to test experimentally.

Experimental Research Methods

Experimental methods  are used to demonstrate causal relationships between variables. In an experiment, the researcher systematically manipulates a variable of interest (known as the independent variable) and measures the effect on another variable (known as the dependent variable).

Unlike correlational studies, which can only be used to determine if there is a relationship between two variables, experimental methods can be used to determine the actual nature of the relationship—whether changes in one variable actually  cause  another to change.

The hypothesis is a critical part of any scientific exploration. It represents what researchers expect to find in a study or experiment. In situations where the hypothesis is unsupported by the research, the research still has value. Such research helps us better understand how different aspects of the natural world relate to one another. It also helps us develop new hypotheses that can then be tested in the future.

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So, we’ve defined the behavior , prioritized which to address first , reviewed records and interviewed , and taken ABC data and summarized it .  Now, what do we do with all of that information?  We need to develop our best guess, or hypothesis, about the function of the behavior.  So, how do we do that?  I have a freebie and some guidelines to help with that.

Based on your summary of the data, you should have some ideas of when and where the behaviors are occurring.  You should have some ideas about what commonly precedes the behavior and what commonly happens after it occurs.  Based on that information, you can begin to form a hypothesis about why the behavior occurs.

hypothesis function of behavior

If you take that information and complete the graphic organizer above, you can turn that into the hypothesis.  Essentially, you want to take the information and complete the following sentences: When presented with [situation], the student [behavior].  When this happens, [consequence].

So, let’s look at some examples.

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Knowing what comes before the behavior in many situations, allows us to know what we might need to restructure or change to prevent the problem.  Knowing what happens after the behavior let’s us know what might be reinforcing it.  Knowing that information let’s us know two things.  First, it tells us what may be the function of the behavior.  For instance, in the example above, Jimmy’s behavior gets him the turn on the computer–or at least that’s what happens.  So his behavior probably functions to gain a tangible item or activity.  So that tells us that we may want to teach him to ask for the computer or to ask for another turn to replace the behavior (more about that process later).  The second thing that knowing the common response to the behavior tells us is whether we need to change that consequence.  So in this case, we probably want to avoid giving him a turn on the computer when he is tantrumming in order to stop reinforcing the negative behavior.

As you can see in the above, I find it useful to write it out in the pieces above and then summarize it with a final hypothesis statement below.  To help with that process, I have a little freebie for you of a graphic organizer to write out hypotheses statements.  I’ve made a black and white version and a color version just because sometimes you need a little jazzing up to keep you focused when dealing with challenging behavior.  Or as a friend of mine likes to say, the pretty committee sometimes makes things seem better.  You can download the freebie by clicking on the picture below.

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And here’s a few more examples of hypothesis statements about different functions that might be helpful.

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Next time, I will talk about some guidelines about writing and verifying hypotheses.  I’ll talk some more about the fact that you usually will have more than one hypothesis for the behaviors.  The strength of a behavior support plan often rests on the accuracy and usefulness of the hypotheses, so writing good ones is important.

Until next time,

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Thermoelectric and Optoelectronic Properties of Rb 2 LiMoX 6 (X = Br, I) Ferromagnets Using Density Functional Theory

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  • Qiong Peng 1 ,
  • Aftab Farrukh 2 ,
  • Muhammad Sajid 3 ,
  • Jahangir Abbas 4 ,
  • Nasarullah 4 ,
  • Aboud Ahmed Awadh Bahajjaj 5 ,
  • Mubashir Nazar 4 &
  • Javed Rehman 6 , 7  

The present study employs DFT to simulate the geometrical, magnetic, optoelectronic, and thermoelectric characteristics of Rb 2 LiMoX 6 (X = Br, I) in the WIEN2K program implementing FP-LAPW method. The tolerance factor (τ) and formation enthalpy (ΔH f ) are estimated to verify the thermodynamic and structural stability of the Rb 2 LiMoX 6 (X = Br, I) compounds. The values of τ are 0.91 and 0.89 for Rb 2 LiMoBr 6 and Rb 2 LiMoI 6 , respectively. The anticipated spin-dependent band structure (BS) and density of states (DOS) exhibit p-type semiconductor behavior with a direct band gap at the X-X symmetry sites in both spin configurations. For Rb 2 LiMoBr 6 , the values are 2.37 eV in the spin-up and 3.54 eV in the spin-down. Similarly, for Rb 2 LiMoI 6 , the direct E g is 1.30 eV in the spin-up and 1.72 eV in the spin-down. The ferromagnetic (FM) nature of Rb 2 LiMoBr 6 and K 2 LiMoI 6 was confirmed based on their respective total magnetic moment (µ B ) of 3.00 µ B for both halides. The materials exhibited light absorbance within the visible to ultraviolet (UV) range, increasing their importance for photocell and optoelectronic devices. Furthermore, the ZT spectrum reveals that Rb 2 LiMoI 6 reaches a peak value of 0.72 at 700 K, while Rb 2 LiMoBr 6 achieves a slightly higher peak of 0.74 at 800 K. making them highly intriguing contenders for efficient heat energy conversion systems. The results of the examined compounds offer a novel avenue for researchers to explore the potential uses of spintronic and optical devices.

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