• Using structural equation modeling to examine the relationships between environmental characteristics, intrapersonal characteristics, and adult numeracy achievement. 

  Kaul, Corina R., 1969-; 0000-0003-3832-2032 (2019-04-02)

  Quantitative literacy or numeracy skills are increasingly important at every level in a knowledge-based society. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between numeracy achievement, environmental ...

• The use of demand assessments in the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior. 

  Avery, Suzannah Kathryn, 1994- (2018-10-08)

  Selection of demands without a demand assessment could result in a failure to identify an escape function for escape-maintained challenging behavior. Demands may be categorized into two categories: low-aversive and ...

• Choice-making interventions to reduce challenging behavior for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

  Gee, Providence Alyssa, 1989-; 0000-0002-8941-8600 (2018-11-27)

  A systematic literature review was conducted to summarize the current literature on interventions incorporating choice to reduce challenging behavior. Current literature supports the effectiveness of choice-making interventions ...

• An evaluation of generalization strategies used with functional communication training. 

  Williams, Kristen Nicole, 1995-; 0000-0001-6933-8577 (2018-12-04)

  Research has shown that functional communication training (FCT) is effective for reducing problem behavior and multiple schedules can facilitate reinforcer schedule thinning during FCT. Most studies that have used multiple ...

• The effects of active learning on professional development motivation in early childhood teachers. 

  Copeland, Daelynn Marie, 1979-; 0000-0003-4947-2829 (2018-11-06)

  A quasi-experimental design was conducted to examine the motivation of in-service early childhood teachers to pursue additional professional development opportunities and implement evidence-based strategies in their ...

• Assessment and treatment of elopement among children with developmental disabilities. 

  O'Guinn, Kristin Nicole, 1992-; 0000-0002-5792-498X (2018-11-28)

  Elopement is a problem behavior that is prevalent among individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. It often puts them in dangerous situations and makes caretaking difficult. This literature review identified a ...

• Using high-p intervention to reduce difficulties in task transition for children with autism. 

  Prawira, Christy, 1991- (2017-07-31)

  Difficulties with task transition is a problem that cannot be neglected as it interferes with instruction times. This study extended the use of high probability request sequence (high-p) intervention to reduce challenging ...

• A comparison of positive practice and functional communication training in the treatment of challenging behavior. 

  Feind, Amy N., 1994- (2017-07-27)

  The purpose of this thesis was to compare positive practice and a function-based intervention in reducing challenging behaviors. The present thesis included a systematic review of the literature and a single-case research ...

• An examination of parameter recovery in latent transition models with distal outcomes. 

  Moore, Courtney A., 1994- (2017-07-19)

  Latent transition analysis (LTA) is an increasingly popular research method used to categorize subsets of individuals within a population. The current study is purposed to investigate parameter recovery of a distal outcome ...

• Detecting sigmoidal trajectories in structured latent curve models : a fit measure performance and parameter recovery simulation study. 

  Wells, Kevin E., 1968- (2017-07-24)

  This simulation study examined parameter estimate recovery and model selection of structured latent curve models under varying conditions to provide recommendations on how to properly format longitudinal research when there ...

• Effects of self-monitoring on math production and accuracy in sixth grade students with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 

  Cavazos, Salvador E., 1992- (2016-11-18)

  A single-subject ABAB withdrawal design was used to determine the effects of self-monitoring on attention, engagement, production, and accuracy in math for a sixth-grade student diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity ...

• Effects of Foldables® on teacher instruction. 

  Hardin, Kimberly A., 1983- (2016-11-18)

  Teachers are continuously seeking effective methods for presenting, processing and practicing concepts that they are responsible for teaching. Note taking and graphic organizers, in many forms, are common instructional ...

• Antecedents to turnover intention : examining organizational learning culture and leader member exchange. 

  Parker, Sonia Lee. (2016-04-04)

  Turnover intention is an important variable for organizations seeking to retain employees and reduce costs associated with hiring and training new employees. While variables such as organizational commitment, job satisfaction, ...

• From their eyes : a deeper analysis of career and technical education during secondary school. 

  Farmer, Ashley A., 1993- (2015-07-16)

  The focus of this study was to gather the viewpoints and perspectives from secondary students currently enrolled in career and technical education (CTE). The use of a focus group and surveys were the main mediums of data ...

• Testlet effects on pass/fail decisions under competing rasch models. 

  Hodge, Kari J., 1975- (2015-07-08)

  The item response model chosen to estimate ability can influence proficiency classification, or pass/fail decisions, made about people based on test scores. This poses a potential problem for both the examinee and the ...

• Analysis of behavioral indicators as a measure of satiation. 

  Scalzo, Rachel. (2015-07-16)

  Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the scientific study of behavior that utilizes procedures aimed at improving socially significant behavior, relying heavily on the use of reinforcement, which increases the future frequency ...

• Perceptions of teaching nonliterate adults in oral cultures : a modified Delphi study. 

  Thompson, LaNette W. (2015-07-13)

  A descriptive study using a modified Delphi method was conducted to gather literate instructors' perceptions of teaching nonliterate adults in oral cultures. Using the extant literature, the researcher prepared 66 statements ...

• Preference and efficacy of concurrent schedules of reinforcement in children with autism spectrum disorder. 

  Weston, Regan, 1987- (2015-07-29)

  A review of the literature highlighted a lack of research that measured the effects and preference of two or more reinforcement schedules that possess a constant magnitude and varied distribution. The current study ...

• Evaluation of resurgence after functional communication training of two communication responses. 

  Zoch, Tamara L. (, 2014-09-05)

  The current study examined the effects of multiple evaluations of resurgence of challenging behavior. A functional analysis identified the function of participants' challenging behavior. Participants were taught two ...

• Functional behavior assessment : increasing pre-service general education teachers' self-efficacy in managing classroom behavior. 

  Trepinski, Tonya Marie. (, 2014-09-05)

  A quasi-experimental design was conducted to examine differences in perceived self-efficacy of pre-service general education teachers towards classroom behavior management before and after instruction in functional behavior ...

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