BCAT Data Collection & Analysis 4

Question 1

A technician records a '+' when a client completes a step independently and a '–' when a prompt is needed. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Task analysis data

Answer

Task analysis data tracks a learner's independent or prompted performance on each step of a chained skill.

Question 2

A scatter plot is used in behavior analysis primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify time periods when a problem behavior is most likely to occur

Answer

Scatter plots reveal temporal patterns by showing when during the day problem behaviors are concentrated, helping identify potential antecedents.

Question 3

You notice your IOA score with a colleague is only 62% for frequency data. The recommended minimum IOA for behavior data is:

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

A minimum of 80% IOA is the generally accepted standard in applied behavior analysis to consider data collection reliable.

Question 4

Which graph type is MOST commonly used to display behavior data in ABA practice?

Accepted Answer

Simple line graph

Answer

Simple line graphs are the standard in ABA because they clearly display changes in behavior over time across sessions.

Question 5

A client is working on manding. The technician records a '+' every time the client requests an item without prompting. After 20 trials, 14 are '+'. What is the percentage of independent mands?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

14 independent mands divided by 20 total trials equals 0.70, or 70% independent manding.

(BCAT) Board Certified Autism Technician Practice Test

(BCAT) Board Certified Autism Technician Practice Test

BCAT Data Collection & Analysis 4