ABA Measurement and Data Collection 3

Question 1

What is the minimum acceptable IOA percentage recommended in ABA research?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

60%

Answer

90%

Answer

70%

Question 2

Scatter plot assessments in ABA are used primarily to identify:

Accepted Answer

Temporal patterns related to when behaviors occur

Answer

The function of a behavior

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The appropriate reinforcer for a behavior

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The topography of a behavior

Question 3

Which of the following BEST represents a continuous measurement method?

Accepted Answer

Frequency recording of each response

Answer

Partial interval recording

Answer

Momentary time sampling

Answer

Whole interval recording

Question 4

A BCBA wants to measure behavior magnitude. Which example best illustrates magnitude?

Accepted Answer

Loudness of a vocal outburst on a decibel scale

Answer

Number of times a student raises their hand

Answer

Time between prompt and response

Answer

Whether behavior occurred in each interval

Question 5

Which data display feature is analyzed to determine if a change in level occurred between two phases?

Accepted Answer

The last few data points of one phase compared to the first few of the next

Answer

The mean of all data points in both phases combined

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The total number of data points across phases

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The trend within the first phase only

Question 6

What does 'celeration' refer to on a Standard Celeration Chart?

Accepted Answer

The rate of change in behavior frequency over time

Answer

The total frequency of behavior per session

Answer

The duration of each behavior episode

Answer

The latency from SD to response