AKAs
Repeatability
Countability
A feature of an event that can be measured is called a(n)
a) Unit
b) Dimension
c) Quality
d) Characteristic
Dimension
What is are some advantages of Time Sampling/interval Recording?
*Hint-there are 3 listed
Good for behavior of long durations and high rate
Good for behavior to increase
Good for continuous behavior
All of the following are measurable dimensional quantities EXCEPT:
a) Repeatability
b) Temporal extent
c) Temporal locus
d) Topography
Topography
A teacher is interested in measuring the engagement of groups of students at certain times of the day. An appropriate measurement procedure for this would be:
a) Momentary time sampling
b) Permanent product
c) Planned activity check
d) Event
Planned Activity Check
Latency
Response latency
Partial-interval recording divides the observation period into a series of equal time intervals and at the end of each interval they record whether the behavior occurred at any point during the interval.
True
False
True
What is are some advantages of a Scatterplot?
*Hint-there are 2 listed
Identifies time periods when prob bx occurs
Can be useful for pinpointing periods of day when more focused ABC can be conducted
All of the following behaviors could be assessed using natural permanent product measurement EXCEPT:
a) Test scores
b) Washing dishes
c) Raising hand in class
d) Picking up garbage
Raising hand in class
Observer _____________ is an unintended change in the way an observer uses a measurement system over the course of an investigation.
a) Reactions
b) Tide
c) Drift
d) Direction
Drift
Permanent Product
Outcome Recording
__________________ _____________ is the biggest threat to the accuracy and reliability of data.
a) Indirect measurement
b) Human error
c) Calibration mistakes
d) Direct measurement
Human error
What is are some disadvantages of a Scatterplot?
*Hint-there are 3 listed
Subjective
Does not determine function of bx
Does not offer replacement bx
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to measurement error?
a) Poorly designed measurement systems
b) Observer Drift
c) Expectations about what the data should look like
d) Well-trained observers
Well-trained observers
A boy of 8 years old continues to spit on peers and teachers, but no one quite knows why.
Which is the least appropriate dimension to use in recording the occurrence of this behavior?
a) latency
b) frequency
c) rate
d) percent of occurrence
Latency
Line Graphs
Frequency Polygons
During this analysis you are interested in evaluating the effects of the independent variable on a dependent variable that can only occur once per measurement period, for example the participant either engages in the behavior or does not, therefore your data collection is limited to recording a yes or a no.
a) Line Graph
b) Bar Graph
c) Cumulative Record
d) Standard Celeration Chart
e) Scatterplot
Cumulative Record
What is are some disadvantages of Frequency?
*Hint-there are 3 listed
Consistent for observation hours is consistent day to day
Behavior that does not occur that often
Free operant bx, discrete bx
Which is a FALSE statement about the requirements of IOA?
a) IOA observers must use the same observation code
b) IOA observers must measure the same participants and events
c) IOA observers must always score videotapes together
d) IOA observers must observe and record the behavior independent of influence by other observers
IOA observers must always score videotapes together
On a cumulative record the steeper the slope, ____________ the response rate.
a) The higher
b) The lower
c) More level
d) More intense
The HIGHER
Equal-Interval Graphs
Arithmetic charts
Add-subtract charts
A feature of data that appears to exist because of the way the data is measured or examined is called an artifact.
True
False
True
What is a disadvantages of Rate?
Not good for: DTT, continuous behavior, high rate, bx occurs for extended periods of time
Amy has a very hard time concentrating. Her self-improvement goal is to attend to a speaker for at least 20 seconds before interrupting or becoming distracted. When you observe to check up on Amy's progress, you will want to use .
a) whole interval recording
b) momentary time sampling
c) partial interval recording
d) percent of occurrence
Whole Interval Recording
Bar graphs sacrifice the presentation of the ____________ and ___________ in behavior.
a) Level, number
b) Variability, trends
c) Data, time
d) Peak, valley
Variability, Trends
Time Sampling
Interval Recording
Jonathan hits the golf ball from 50 to 100 times, depending on how much time he has to practice that day. Sometimes he lands on the green, sometimes he doesn't. Which dimension would likely be the best to record Jonathan's hitting the ball onto the green?
a) duration
b) percent of occurrence
c) rate
d) latency
Rate
What are some advantages of Rate?
*Hint-there are 4
Free operant behaviors
Discrete behaviors (clear beginning and end)
Good for knowing how many times bx occurs per day
When observation hours varies from day to day
You only have between half and hour and two hours at varied times in which to observe. Recording "blurting out" behavior in one-minute intervals, all of the following would be appropriate measures EXCEPT:
a) percent of occurrence
b) permanent product recording
c) partial interval recording
d) momentary time sampling
Permanent Product Recording
You've task analyzed how to build a better mouse trap, but aren't sure if it will be easy to master or not. In order to determine if clients are able to master your building steps, you would want to use to measure their efficiency.
a) duration
b) percent of occurrence
c) rate
d) trials to criterion
Trials to Criterion