06. Measurement Flashcards
3 Dimensional Quantities (RTT)
Repeatability
Temporal Extent
Temporal Locus
Repeatability
When the behavior can be counted (Count, Rate, Celeration)
Celeration
Count per unit of time/time
Temporal Extent
When the duration of behavior can be measure (duration)
Temporal Locus
Measuring the time at when the behavior occurs (point in time
Response Latency
Time between onset of a stimulus and initiation of a response
Interresponse Tme
Amount of time that elapses between 2 consecutive instances of a response class
2 Derivative Measures
- Percentage
2. Trials-to-Criterion
Trials-to-Criterion
A measure of the number of response opportunities needed to achieve a predetermined level of performance
2 Definitional Measures
- Topography
2. Magnitude
Topography
Form or shape of the response, not the function
Magnitude
Force, intensity, severity of the behavior
Continuous Measurement Procedures
Measurement conducted in a manner such that ALL instanced of the response class are detected during the observation period (event recording)
Discontinuous Measurement Procedures
Measurement conducted in a manner such that some instances of the response class of interest may not be detected (time sampling methods)
3 Procedures for Measuring Behavior ETT
Event Recording
Timing
Time Sampling
Timing
Used to measure duration, response latency, and interresponse time
Time Sampling
A variety of methods for recording behavior during intervals or at specific moments in time
3 Forms of Time Sampling (WPM)
Whole Interval Recording
Partial Interval Recording
Momentary Time Sampling
Planned Activity Check
A group version of momentary time sampling where the teacher count the number of students engaging in the behavior at the end of the interval
Ethics Warning: Measurement
Select a measurement method that provides the most ethical and valid description of the target behavior
Ethics Warning: Planning Observation
Truly capture what the target behavior really looks like when you conduct data collection
Scheduling Observation and Recording Periods
Think about the time of day, week, weather conditions, task assignments, etc.
3 Indicators of Trustworthy Measurement (VAR)
Validity
Accuracy
Reliability
Vailidity
Directly measuring socially significant behaviors and ensuring that the data are representative of the behavior occurrence under conditions during relevant times.