Data Collection, Behavior, and Decisions (RBT)

Phases change lines indicate:

The division between one condition and another.

If a learner is requiring more and more prompting to perform a skill, the first concern is:

The learner is becoming prompt dependent.

Duration and latency recording both involve:

Time.

Which of the following is the best definition of data?

Data is a quantifiable dimension of a behavior.

Which of the following is true about trial by trial data collection?

Data is recorded on each trial presented.

Why are trends sometimes necessary to include on line graphs?

Data paths are not always clear.

Recently, Mario's tantrums seem to last longer. Which data recording procedure might be the best one to use to determine this?

Duration.

The x axis on a graph is:

Horizontal and is also called the abscissa.

If data indicate that progress is not being made, which of the following questions could be asked?

Is the skill program being delivered effectively?

Which type of graph provides the most information about variability in the data?

Line Graph.

Which of the following types of graphs are most preferred in the field of ABA?

Line graphs.

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?

Partial interval.

Continuous data recording involves:

Recording all instances of a behavior.

Why is it important to record data as close to the time of the behavior actually occurred as possible?

So the data will be more likely to reflect an accurate picture of the behavior.

Which of the following should be recorded on a naturalistic intervention data collection sheet?

Target Behavior Prompt level activity materials number of times the target behavior was addressed

Event recording is:

The same thing as frequency recording.

A disadvantage of bar graph is:

The variability of data can be lost.

When are discontinuous data collection measures used?

When behaviors occur at such high rates it would be very hard to get an accurate count.

Cumulative graphs are used:

When progress toward a predetermined number of behaviors should be demonstrated.

Buster alternates between quiet and loud humming. Which behavior recording method would be the best to use?

Whole interval.

Data collection during naturalistic teaching should always include information about:

Target behaviors, prompt levels needed, and activities.

Susan records data after every discrete trial she delivers. What type of data recording is this?

Trial by trial.

Which of the following graphs indicate the total number of behaviors in an additive fashion?

Cumulative graphs.

A trend that ascends from left to right means:

A behavior is increasing.