Measurement and Data Collection Flashcards

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.