ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Measurement and Data Collection Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

Momentary time sampling is most likely to produce accurate estimates when behavior occurs:

Accepted Answer

Continuously and at a steady state throughout the interval

Answer

Momentary time sampling is most accurate for behaviors that occur at a relatively steady, continuous rate across the observation period.

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of using permanent product recording?

Accepted Answer

Data collection does not require the observer to be present during behavior

Answer

Permanent product recording measures the tangible outcomes of behavior after it occurs, so the observer need not watch the behavior happen.

Question 3

A practitioner records data only at the end of each 10-minute interval to note whether the target behavior is occurring at that exact moment. This is:

Accepted Answer

Momentary time sampling

Answer

Momentary time sampling records whether the behavior is occurring only at the precise moment the interval ends.

Question 4

When a data path shows high variability across sessions, the analyst should:

Accepted Answer

Examine potential sources of measurement error or inconsistent treatment implementation

Answer

High variability often signals inconsistent procedures, measurement error, or environmental variables that should be investigated before changing the intervention.

Question 5

Which level of measurement allows for calculation of meaningful ratios, has a true zero, and supports all arithmetic operations?

Accepted Answer

Ratio

Answer

Ratio-level measurement has a true zero point, meaning zero represents the complete absence of the property being measured.

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Measurement and Data Collection Questions and Answers 4