Observation & measurement 2 - Graphing

Question 1

Line graph (Y-Axis)

Answer 1

Dependent variable (target behavior)

Question 2

Line graph (X-axis)

Answer 2

Provides scale & label for the observational periods (sessions, days, weeks, months)

Question 3

Baseline Data

Answer 3

Data collected during time where the intervention/treatment was not in place (hadn’t started yet)

-condition == baseline condition
-Phase label == A

Question 4

Phase-Change Line

Answer 4

Indicates that a new condition is in effect (onset of treatment)

• independent variable
• phase label = B
• vertical dotted line

Question 5

Trend

Answer 5

Rate change in any particular direction overtime
- at least 3 points
- or last 3 points if more points