Chapter 6 Flashcards
data
the medium with which bX analysts work
graphs
relatively simple formats for visually displaying relationships among and between a series of measurements and relevant variables
bar graph
histogram
simple and versatile format for graphically summarizing BX data
cumulative record
was developed by skinner as the primary means of data collection in EAB (graph)
cumulative recorder
device that enables a subject to actually draw its own graph
overall response rate
the haverage rate of response over a given time period or condition of an experiment
local response rate
refers to the rate of response during periods of time smaller than that for which an overall rate has been given
semilogarithmic chart
graphs in which one axis is scaled porportionally
standard celeration chart
provides a standarized means of charting and analyzing how frequency of BX changes over time
scatter plot
a graphic display that shows the relative distribution of individual measures in a data set
variablility
how often and the extent to which multiple measures of BX yield different outcomes
level
the value on the vertical axis scale around which a set of behavioral measures converge
trend
overall direction taken by a data path
split-middle line of progress
a method of calculating a drawing lines of progress that is more reliable than the freehand method adn much less time consuming
data path
represents the level and trend of BX between successive data points
