Instructions (focus on Applied Behavior Analysis
research)
Devise a translational research study proposal using the
template attached. Include the following:
Summarize
the existing literature related to your research topic including both the EAB
and applied literature citing specific gaps and how the specified theory
can inform interventions that fill them.
Research
Problem: Clearly state the research problem or question that your study
aims to address.
Significance:
Explain the significance of your research, including the potential
contributions to theory, practice, or policy in behavior analysis.
Research
Objectives: Clearly state the specific objectives of your research. What
do you aim to achieve through this study? Ensure that your objectives are
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
Research
Question(s): Clearly state the research question(s) that will guide your
study. Ensure they are aligned directly to the research objectives you
discussed in the previous section.
Variables:
Operationally define your Independent and Dependent Variables. 
Describe
the research design you will use and explain why it is appropriate for
addressing your research questions. Remember that you must use a single
subject method for this analysis. Group design, correlational
research, or qualitative studies will not be accepted.
Participant
and Sampling Methods: Provide information about the target population for
your study, including relevant characteristics and sampling methods.
Include specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Measures,
Data Aggregation, and Visual Inspection: Describe the measurement system
you will use in the study including the relevant dimension(s) of the
dependent variable. Discuss how the data will be collected, how it will
be aggregated, and the type of graph you will use to visually inspect the
data. Finalize this section with a discussion of how you will evaluate
the validity and reliability of the data.
Outline the
step-by-step procedures you will follow to conduct your research. This
should be a task analysis that a research assistant could use to guide
their implementation if you were not there to provide assistance. This can
be written as a narrative, but you may find that creating a numerical list
would likely be easier.
Discuss
any potential ethical issues associated with your research and how you
will address them.
Explain
how you will ensure the confidentiality and anonymity of participants,
obtain informed consent, and comply with relevant ethical guidelines and
regulations.
Make
sure to cite specific alignments from The Belmont Report, and the BACB
Ethical Code of Conduct.
Provide
a timeline that outlines the various stages of your research, including
data collection, data analysis, and completion of the final report or
thesis.
Describe
the anticipated outcomes of your research. What do you expect to find
based on your research questions or hypotheses?
Identify potential limitations or constraints
that may affect the validity or generalizability of your findings.