Measurement

Question 1

Measurement

Answer 1

Systematically observes and quantifies target behaviors to inform interventions and track progress

Question 2

Count

Answer 2

simple tally of occurrences

Question 3

Latency

Answer 3

the time between an SD and the learner’s response/behavior

Question 4

Inter-Response Time (IRT)

Answer 4

The time in between responses

Question 5

Frequency

Answer 5

Used interchangeably with count: tally of occurences

Question 6

Rate

Answer 6

Number of responses per unit of time

Question 7

Duration

Answer 7

Measure the length of time the behavior lasts from beginning to end

Question 8

Continuous Measurement

Answer 8

Measures behavior that has a defined start and end

Question 9

Discontinuous measurement

Answer 9

Measures behavior that does not have a defined start and end

Question 10

Whole Interval Recording

Answer 10

Only document behavior if it occurs during the ENTIRE interval

Question 11

Partial Interval Recording

Answer 11

Document behavior if it occurs at ANY point in the interval

Question 12

Momentary Time Sampling

Answer 12

Document behavior if it occurs at the END of the interval (last second of the bell even)

Question 13

Permanent-Product/Outcome Recording

Answer 13

Behavior can be documented as a result of the tangible outcome or physical “product” of the behavior, as opposed to observing the behavior while it is occurring

Question 14

Baseline

Answer 14

The data collected before any intervention or treatment is introduced

Question 15

Y axis

Answer 15

the vertical axis on a graph

Question 16

X axis

Answer 16

the horizonal axis on a graph

Question 17

Visual Inspection

Answer 17

Graphing and analyzation of data to determine effectiveness of intervention

Question 18

Phase Change Line

Answer 18

Vertical line on a graph that marks a change in the condition or phase of a study

Question 19

Line Graphs

Answer 19

Compare points of behavior changes; phase lines mark different interventions (moment to moment trends, variation between periods)

Question 20

Bar Graphs/Histograms

Answer 20

Summarized data, based on averages

Question 21

Cumulative Graphs

Answer 21

Data is only ADDED to previous point, demonstrates progress towards predetermined # of behaviors

Question 22

The most common graph used in ABA is…

Answer 22

Line graph

Question 23

In ABA, data should be graphed

Answer 23

before, during, and after treatment is introduced

Question 24

Line graphs can be used for…

Answer 24

percentage and duration, intensity and latency, and frequency and rate.

Question 25

True or False: The data points in line graphs are generally connected with a solid line?

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

One disadvantage of bar graphs...

Answer 26

They do not display changes in trend, duration of conditions, or fluctuations of the data.

Question 27

In which kind of graph would you demonstrate a change in mean by drawing a horizonal line through the data set?

Answer 27

Line graph

Question 28

What can be used to predict for behavior in the future?

Answer 28

A trend line in the direction of the behavior change

Question 29

Bar graphs can omit information, such as

Answer 29

the duration of conditions

Question 30

Direct Recording

Answer 30

Recording observed behavior as it occurs, utilizing continuous and discontinuous measurement methods

Question 31

Indirect Recording

Answer 31

Measure a stand-in for the actual behavior of interest, utilizing interviews, rating scales, questions, surveys, checklists

Question 32

Event Recording

Answer 32

Each instance of a target behavior is counted and documented

Question 33

Behavioral Definition

Answer 33

Objective operational definition that describes behavior in an observable measurable way

Question 34

Intensity

Answer 34

The amount and frequency of therapy received by an individual

Question 35

Steps of Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

Answer 35

1. Define the behavior 2. Gather baseline data 3. Hypothesize the Function 4. Create intervention strategies 5. Support strategies 6. Measure 7. Implement

Question 36

True or False: When labeling the vertical or y-axis you should indicate the specific measurement of behavior

Answer 36

TRUE