Abstract:
:Quantitative analysis permits the isolation of invariant relations in the study of behavior. The parameters of these relations can serve as higher-order dependent variables in more extensive analyses. These points are illustrated by reference to quantitative descriptions of performance maintained by concurrent schedules, multiple schedules, and signal-detection procedures. Such quantitative descriptions of empirical data may be derived from mathematical theories, which in turn can lead to novel empirical analyses so long as their terms refer to behavioral and environmental events. Thus, quantitative analysis is an integral aspect of the experimental analysis of behavior.
journal_name
J Exp Anal Behavjournal_title
Journal of the experimental analysis of behaviorauthors
Nevin JAdoi
10.1901/jeab.1984.42-421subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1984-11-01 00:00:00pages
421-34issue
3eissn
0022-5002issn
1938-3711journal_volume
42pub_type
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