Translational Foundations for Advanced Principles in Applied…

Conducting ABA Research in Applied Settings: Analyzing a Research Proposal

Translational research in ABA bridges the gap between basic behavioral principles, grounded in research findings, and applied practice. In applied practice, interventions are developed based on evidence that has been produced through both basic and applied research and disseminated through peer-reviewed literature sources. For this assignment, you will familiarize yourself with the research process by reviewing a hypothetical research proposal that explores a translational area of ABA. The proposal involves applying foundational behavioral concepts to a practical problem in a way that can both advance the fields theoretical knowledge and offer practical insights for behavior change in applied settings.

Please choose one of the two following proposals:

• Step 1: Choose one hypothetical research proposal and summarize the research question (s).
• Step 2: Conduct a literature review on the research topic in the proposal. Read at least five articles that are no more than 5-10 years old and write a brief literature review of all of the chosen articles, being sure to integrate citations for support.
• Note: Be sure to review the Purdue Global Library resources linked in the Unit 9 Learning Activity to support your research. You will use your review of the literature, as well as the materials you have read throughout the term to inform an analysis of the research proposal.
• Step 3: Using your course materials for support, develop an analysis of the proposal using the following questions:
• Does this research proposal represent an example of applied or basic research? Why?
• Explain how this proposal supports a translational approach in applied behavior analysis.
• Describe the research design. Based on your readings, is it an appropriate design? Are there possible limitations or practical issues?
• Are there any possible ethical concerns or risks involved in the proposed research?
• Describe how this study could advance theoretical understanding of behavior and inform practical interventions in applied settings.
• Identify potential limitations of this study and suggest directions for future research.
• Step 4: Summarize your review of the proposal and how it demonstrates the application of research-based principles to support effective and ethical practice in applied behavior analysis.