Vocabulary

Question 1

Indirect measurement

Answer 1

Interviews, rating scales, questions, surveys

Question 2

Direct measurements

Answer 2

Observation of the behavior and recording it as it occurs

Question 3

Behavioral definitions

Answer 3

Operational, includes verbs describing behavior, objective + unambiguous, does not rely on internal states (happy, sad), does not use labels (bad or good)

Question 4

Indirect outcome recording

Answer 4

Measures results that produces an observable product in environment, main advantage is that it’s easy to you

Question 5

Direct outcome recording

Answer 5

Instead of relying on memory data is gathered immediately as the behavior occurs or as it produces results

Question 6

Event recording

Answer 6

Behavior is observed continuously throughout the observation period, and each instance of the behavior is recorded immediately as it occurs. Must meet two criteria: does the behavior look the same every time? Does the behavior have a clear beginning and end?