Fundamental Properties of Behavior Change

Question 1

Level

Answer 1

Value of vertical axis
Change in level illustrated when average value changes
Mean, median and/or range
Mean (Average)
Median (Middle)

Question 2

Trend

Answer 2

Overall direction of data path
Direction - Increasing, decreasing, zero trend
Degree - Gradual or Steep

Question 3

Trend Line

Answer 3

Line of Progress

Question 4

6 Steps to a split-middle line of progress

Answer 4

CDMMQS
C - Count
D - divide
M - Mid: Mid-rate
M - Mid: Mid-date
Q - Quarter: Quarterly - Intersect Line of Progress
S - Split: Split - Middle Line of Progress

Question 5

Variability

Answer 5

The extent to which the data bounces around.

High variability - little or no control