BCABA Measurement and Data Collection

Question 1

Which data collection method involves recording whether a behavior occurred during each of several consecutive time intervals?

Accepted Answer

Interval recording

Answer

Interval recording divides an observation period into equal time segments and notes whether the behavior occurred within each interval.

Question 2

A BCABA records the time between the presentation of an instruction and the beginning of the client's response. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Latency recording

Answer

Latency recording measures the elapsed time from the onset of a stimulus or instruction to the initiation of a response.

Question 3

Which measurement dimension captures the total amount of time a behavior occurs during an observation session?

Accepted Answer

Duration

Answer

Duration recording measures how long a behavior lasts from its onset to its offset.

Question 4

Permanent product recording is best used when:

Accepted Answer

The behavior leaves a tangible, countable result

Answer

Permanent product recording documents the observable outcomes or results of behavior rather than the behavior itself in real time.

Question 5

Momentary time sampling (MTS) records whether a behavior is occurring:

Accepted Answer

At the end of each interval

Answer

In MTS, the observer checks and records only whether the behavior is happening at the precise moment the interval ends.

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