Data Taking and Progress Notes

Question 1

Define Data

Answer 1

facts and statistics used for reference and analysis

Question 2

Define Evidence Based Practice

Answer 2

Integration of:
- Clinical Expertise
- Best Current Evidence
- Client Values
to provide high quality services

Question 3

What is screening data?

Answer 3

Collecting data to determine if an individual does/does not have a problem that requires in-depth assessment
ex. hearing screenings

Question 4

What checklists/screenings can SLPAs not do?

Answer 4

Ones where interpretation or diagnosis is required or implied

Question 5

Collecting samples must be _____ and _____

Answer 5

Reliable (sample can be replicated) and valid (reasonable reflection of a child’s actual speech abilities)

Question 6

What three things are essential in collecting a sample?

Answer 6

1. Obtain permission
2. Audio recording
3. At least 50 words/utterances

Question 7

List three - five sample collection tips

Answer 7

• Minimize disruptions
• Be willing to wait for the client to talk
• Do not talk to fill the space
• Follow the client’s lead
• Limit yes and no questions

Question 8

What is Qualitative Data?

Answer 8

Data collected as descriptive information
Textual or narrative formatting

Question 9

What is Quantitative Data?

Answer 9

Information that can be counted or expressed numerically (numbers bbbabbby)

Question 10

Quantitative data ______
while
Qualitative data ______

Answer 10

Quan: Defines
Qual: Describes

Question 11

Why is data collection important?

Answer 11

1. Essential to the clients Tx program
2. Info on progress and when to move on/ move down and monitor progress

Question 12

Data keeping should be ______ and _______

Answer 12

simple and reliable

Question 13

Language Data tends to be more qualitative or quantitative?

Answer 13

Qualitative

Question 14

If a client’s first attempt is a failure and then they attempt once more, and it is a fail is it a pass or fail? What if they self-corrected without assistance or cue from you?

Answer 14

Fail. Record first attempt only, in second case, it is a Pass as they corrected independently in a timely fashion

Question 15

Score each response _____ __ _______

Answer 15

as it happens

Question 16

Call for help when a child says target sound with less than ____% accuracy at the current level

Answer 16

50%

Question 17

What are the two data taking methods and what are the main differences?

Answer 17

Continuous and sampling
Continuous records all relevant responses throughout a session while sampling is taking small samples of behaviors throughout the session for blocks of time