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Some Pragmatics in the Valid and Reliable Recording of Directly Observed Behavior

Donald M. Baer

Richard Harrison

University of Kansas

Linda Fradenburg

Dan Petersen

Washburn University

Susan Milla

The Ascent School

This article examines issues in developing valid and reliable direct observation of behavior. Suggestions are made to minimize the problems that threaten validity and reliability. The discussion is concluded by an examination of costs and benefits of direct observation and who pays them and who benefits from them.

Key Words: reliability • validity • direct observation

Research on Social Work Practice, Vol. 15, No. 6, 440-451 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1049731505279127
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