BCBA Experimental Design & Measurement

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a multiple baseline design?

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To show experimental control across settings

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To compare two interventions

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To assess interobserver agreement

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To test reliability

Question 2

Which type of measurement is used to track the number of times a behavior occurs?

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Frequency

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Latency

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Duration

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Topography

Question 3

What is the function of a reversal (ABAB) design in experimental research?

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To show a functional relationship by withdrawing intervention

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To evaluate baseline trends

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To compare multiple treatments

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To reduce variability

Question 4

Which measurement dimension refers to how long a behavior lasts?

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Duration

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Interresponse time

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Frequency

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Latency

Question 5

What is the key advantage of using permanent product measurement?

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Allows measurement after behavior has occurred

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Reduces observer bias

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Allows real-time feedback

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Measures non-observable behaviors

Question 6

Which of the following best defines reliability in behavioral measurement?

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Consistency of measurement

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Accuracy of tools

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Validity of the target behavior

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Generalizability of results