BCBA Experimental Design & Measurement

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a multiple baseline design?

Accepted Answer

To show experimental control across settings

Answer

A multiple baseline design is used to demonstrate the effect of an intervention across different behaviors, settings, or individuals without withdrawing treatment.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Frequency

Answer

Frequency is a type of continuous measurement that records how many times a specific behavior occurs.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To show a functional relationship by withdrawing intervention

Answer

A reversal design introduces and withdraws the intervention to demonstrate a functional relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Question 4

Which measurement dimension refers to how long a behavior lasts?

Accepted Answer

Duration

Answer

Duration measures the total amount of time that a behavior occurs from beginning to end.

Question 5

What is the key advantage of using permanent product measurement?

Accepted Answer

Allows measurement after behavior has occurred

Answer

Permanent product measurement allows for data collection to occur after the behavior has happened by evaluating the outcome or product.

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BCBA Experimental Design & Measurement