Types of Graphs
Graphing Components
Graphing Errors/Graph Analysis
100

This graph is the most common used graph in ABA and displays behavior/responses across time

Line graph

100

This axis represents time on a graph

X-axis

100

This error occurs when a graph lacks necessary basic graphing components that provide information

Incorrect/missing labels
200

This type of graph compares data across categories rather than across time

Bar graph

200

This component represents the behavior/response being measured

Y-axis

200
The graphs shows an increasing trend in the data path for a maladaptive behavior. This means...

The behavior is worsening/increasing

300

This graph shows the total number of responses accumulated over time

Cumulative graph

300

This vertical line separates different conditions, interventions, or events on a graph

Phase change line

300

This graph shows a stable (flat) trend line. What can be said about the intervention/protocol?

It may be ineffective