Conducting Time Series Research (Research Paper Sample)

Conducting Time Series Research
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Introduction
Child behaviors will not change except when intervention measures are put in place. A child’s behavior communicates a lot, and thus should be utilized as a directive towards right intervention measures. Every child will demand a unique intervention measures.
Case Study
Kaya is a young child in an elementary school. She has been observed to exhibit behavioral problems. These include off-task behaviors, physical aggression and verbal aggression. The data and its analysis are represented in the later sections of this paper.
Recommended Intervention Plan for Kaya
The first thing of all is to that Kaya should be well understood as the first priority. Information on issues such as family history, housing, parental care and social upbringing will be of help if obtained. The researcher should go further into analyzing her behavior during the weekends as she plays with her friends in the neighborhood. Evaluation of the above information among others will help determine the exact nature of her behavior.
Care is paramount into condemnation for her negative behaviors. Rather she should be cautious guided into acceptable behaviors. Awarding systematically for any positive academic and social behaviors will gradually change her behavior towards the positive way. She will learn with time to appreciate social interactions (Guetzloe, 2006).
A comprehensive 2 weeks study should be taken into consideration. These will cover both weekend and week days activities. The reason as to why two weeks is chosen is for comparison purposes, since there will be almost similar activities during the same day of the week. This will shade more light and insight into Kaya’s world (Guetzloe, 2006).
Educators have noted that behavioral issues in child make them to be less functional in class as well as in extra – co curricula activities (Quinn, Gable, Rutherford & Nelson, n.d). In that case, Kaya’s behavioral issues should be handled appropriately in order to avoid more serious issues which may develop over time. Quinn and colleagues (n.d) continue to state that teacher’s or fellow pupil(s)’ actions and behaviors towards her or him may play a role into observed behaviors. The behavioral issues may be a reaction towards received treatment. That should be taken into consideration in Kaya’s case (Guetzloe, 2006).
Kaya’s Behavioral Evaluation
Table 1: Target Behaviors for Intervention
Day

Duration

Targeted Behaviors for Intervention



Off – task (%)

Physical Aggression (%)

Verbal Aggression (%)

Monday

11.20 – 11.30 am (Mathematics Class)

12

0

2

Wednesday

9.00 – 9.30 am (Recess)

15

20

3

Friday

10.30 – 10.40 am (Group Activity)

20

7

10

Graph 1: Target Behaviors
-2857530480Graphical Interpretation and Data Analysis
It is apparent from the graph that off-task behavior generally increases during the days of the week. To be specific off – task behavior was lower during class activities, elevates at break – time, and highest when Kaya was engaged in a group activity. It can be deduced that as physical exertion increases off – task behavior rises.
Physical aggression was generally at its peak during mid –week and finally tappers - off. To be specific this behavior was not detected during class work at its highest during break – time whereas moderate during group activity duration. According to Guetzloe (2006) incidences of aggression among children should be addressed with instant non – aggressive consequences.