Relias: Data Collection, Behavior, & Decisions A trend that ascends from left to right means: ANSWER A behavior is increasing Continuous data recording involves: ANSWER Recording all instances of a behavior Cumulative graphs are used: ANSWER When progress toward a predetermined number of behaviors should be demonstrated Data are plotted on line graphs according to: ANSWER The number of instances of the behavior across time Data collected during naturalistic teaching should always include information about: ANSWER Target behaviors, prompt levels needed, and activities Duration and latency recording both involve: ANSWER Time Event recording is: ANSWER
The same thing as frequency recording If data indicate that progress is not being made, which of the following questions could be asked? ANSWER Is the skill program being delivered effectively? Phase change lines indicate: ANSWER The division between one condition and another Recently, Mario's tantrums seem to last longer. Which data recording procedure might be the best one to use to determine this? ANSWER Duration Susan records data after every discrete trial she delivers. What type of data recording is this? ANSWER Trial by trial The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called: ANSWER Operationally defining the behavior The x axis on a graph is: ANSWER Horizontal and is also called the abscissa Visual inspection is:
ANSWER Making a judgement about the effects of an intervention by examining graphed data Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a teacher said to start on an assignment and the time the student started on the assignment? ANSWER Latency Which of the following data recording procedures is best used for behaviors that have a clear ending and beginning, do not occur throughout an interval, but still occur at high rates? ANSWER Partial interval Which of the following graphs indicate the total number of behaviors in an additive fashion? ANSWER Cumulative graphs Which of the following is a discontinuous data recording procedure? ANSWER Whole interval recording Which of the following is a drawback of probe data? ANSWER It is less accurate. Which of the following is operationally defined? ANSWER Hitting so hard a picture fell of the wall
Which of the following is the best definition of data? ANSWER Data is a quantifiable dimension of a behavior Which of the following is true about data collection? ANSWER It is the foundation for creating behavioral interventions. Which of the following types of graphs are most preferred in the field of ABA? ANSWER Line graphs Why are trends sometimes necessary to include on line graphs? ANSWER Data paths are not always clear Why is it important to record data as close to the time the behavior actually occurred as possible? ANSWER So the data will be more likely to reflect an accurate picture of the behavior Why would the prompt level necessary to perform the skill be an important part of data collection? ANSWER Skills performed with prompts are not mastered until they are performed without prompts