Measurement

Question 1

Define Measurement

Answer 1

Quantified observation.

Question 2

Define Continuous Measurement

Answer 2

Recording each instance of the target behavior along a selected dimension (i.e. Frequency, time, etc.) for the entire duration of the session

Question 3

Define Frequency

Answer 3

Count of each instance of a target behavior

i.e.
# of times a client falls out of a chair

Question 4

Define Duration

Answer 4

Amount of time spent engaged in single instance of target behavior

i.e.
Amount of time a “tantrum” (screaming, kicking, punching floor) lasted

Question 5

Define Latency

Answer 5

Time from onset of stimulus to onset of response

i.e.
Time between instructions to “put on your shoes” and initiating action of putting on shoes

Question 6

Define Discontinuous Measurement Procedure

Answer 6

Recording a sample of instances of the target behavior according to a predetermined schedule (i.e. Momentary time sampling, partial interval, whole interval, etc.)

Question 7

Define Momentary Time Sampling

Answer 7

Recording an occurrence or non-occurrence at a specific point in time

i.e.
Recording if client is engaged in scripting or not at the end of each 10 second interval for 5 minutes

Question 8

Define Partial Interval recording

Answer 8

Recording if the target behavior occurred at any point in time in a predetermined interval

i.e.
Recording if noncompliance occurred or did not occur within every 15 minute interval in the session (3:00-3:15, 3:15-3:30, etc.)

Question 9

Define Whole Interval recording

Answer 9

Recording if the target behavior occurred for the entire duration of a predetermined interval

i.e.
Recording if crying lasted the entire 1 minute interval of a 10 minute observation or if it occurred for less than 1 consecutive minute (e.g., 3:00­-3:01, 3:01-­3:02, 3:02­-3:03, etc.)

Question 10

Define Permanent Product recording

Answer 10

Recording performance of a skill based on observing a finished product, not the actual performance of the skill

i.e.
Making the bed - a made bed
Writing a paragraph - a written paragraph

Question 11

Define Data Entry

Answer 11

On Catalyst

Entering data in real time for skill acquisition and challenging behavior reduction programs

Question 12

What are all the steps necessary for data collection?

3 essentials

Answer 12

1) Have a data system ready. (Paper and pencil, Catalyst, google drive, etc.)
2) Have a means of collection. (Access to data sheet and pen, device with necessary software/cloud system, materials such as tally counter, etc.)
3) Have the essential information. (date, client name, staff name, program)

Question 13

Define Continuous Measurement Procedures

Answer 13

Recording each instance of the target behavior along the selected dimension (e.g. frequency, time, etc.)