Measurement and Data Collection Flashcards
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Which data collection method involves recording whether a behavior occurred during each of several consecutive time intervals?
Answer: Interval recording
Interval recording divides an observation period into equal time segments and notes whether the behavior occurred within each interval.
A BCABA records the time between the presentation of an instruction and the beginning of the client's response. This is called:
Answer: Latency recording
Latency recording measures the elapsed time from the onset of a stimulus or instruction to the initiation of a response.
Which measurement dimension captures the total amount of time a behavior occurs during an observation session?
Answer: Duration
Duration recording measures how long a behavior lasts from its onset to its offset.
Permanent product recording is best used when:
Answer: The behavior leaves a tangible, countable result
Permanent product recording documents the observable outcomes or results of behavior rather than the behavior itself in real time.
Momentary time sampling (MTS) records whether a behavior is occurring:
Answer: At the end of each interval
In MTS, the observer checks and records only whether the behavior is happening at the precise moment the interval ends.
Inter-observer agreement (IOA) is calculated to assess:
Answer: Measurement reliability
IOA is a measure of reliability that reflects the degree to which two independent observers agree on their data recordings.