Relias-Data Collection, Behaviors, and Decisions

Which of the following graphs indicate the total number of behaviors in an additive fashion? A. Bar graphs. B. Line graphs. C. Histograms. D. Cumulative graphs.

D. Cumulative graphs.

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? A. Duration. B. Frequency. C. Partial interval. D. Latency.

D. Latency.

Continuous data recording Involves: A. Recording most instances of a behavior. B. Recording some instances of a behavior. C. Recording all behaviors that occur in a classroom setting. D. Recording all instances of a behavior.

D. Recording all instances of a behavior.

Why are trends sometimes necessary to include on line graphs? A. Data paths are not always clear. B. To ensure that the data entered is accurate. C. To provide some measure of external validity. D. To offer an additional means of verifying data accuracy.

A. Data paths are not always clear.

Which of the following types of graphs are most preferred in the field of ABA? A. Bar graphs. B. Line graphs. C. Cumulative graphs. D. Histograms.

B. Line graphs.

Duration and latency recording both involve: A. Frequency. B. Time. C. Undesirable behavior. D. Rate.

B. Time.

Buster alternates between quiet and loud humming. Which behavior recording method would be the best to use? A. Partial interval. B. Whole interval. C. Time sampling. D. Permanent product.

B. Whole interval.

A trend that ascends from left to right means: A. Behavior is decreasing. B. Behavior it's leveling out. C. Behavior is increasing. D. There is not enough data to tell.

C. Behavior is increasing.

Event recording is: A. The same thing as anecdotal recording. B. The same thing as frequency recording. C. Only used when a behavior is unclear. D. Used for determining how long a behavior lasts.

B. The same thing as frequency recording.

Which of the following is operationally defined? A. Having a tantrum during class. B. Being noncompliant with teacher directions. C. Hitting so hard a picture fell off the wall. D. Inattentive during a play.

C. Hitting so hard a picture fell off the wall.

Which of the following is the best definition of data? A. Data is a quantifiable dimension of a behavior. B. Data is a number assigned to the display of a behavior. C. Data is a qualitative dimension of a behavior. D. Data is any dimension of a behavior.

A. Data is a quantifiable dimension of a behavior.

When are discontinuous data collection measures used? A. When the rate of behavior is not a concern. B. When behaviors occur at such high rates it would be very hard to get an accurate count. C. When behaviors occur at low rates and have a clear beginning and ending. D. When behaviors occur at higher rates and do not post a disruption to the classroom environment.

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

Which of the following is a discontinuous data recording procedure? A. Anecdotal recording. B. Whole interval recording. C. Duration recording. D. ABC recording.

B. Whole interval recording.

Which of the following should be recorded on a naturalistic intervention data collection sheet? A. Target behavior, prompt level, activity, materials, and number of times to target behavior was addressed. B. Behavior to be reduced, prompt level, activity, materials, and the number of times to behavior was displayed. C. Target behavior, prompt level, activity, materials, and number of times inappropriate behavior was demonstrated. D. Target behavior, prompt level, all verbal directions, giving, materials, and number of times to target behavior was addressed.

A. Target behavior, prompt level, activity, materials, and number of times to target behavior was addressed.

Which of the following is true about data collection? A. It is sometimes necessary some more can be understood about behavior. B. It is the foundation for creating behavioral interventions. C. It is not always necessary to implement for intervention purposes. D. It is only necessary when the behavior cannot be clearly understood.

B. It is the foundation for creating behavioral interventions.

Phase change lines indicate: A. The point in which the behavior is fluent. B. The division between one condition and another. C. The division between one phase of time in another. D. The point in which the behavior is no longer tolerable.

B. The division between one condition and another.

Which of the following is true about trial by trial data collection? A. Data on the first three trials are collected. B. It is always a convenient way to collect data. C. Data are recorded on each trial presented. D. Data are always more accurate when collected this way.

C. Data are recorded on each trial presented.

Which type of graph provides the most information about variability in the data? A. Bar graph. B. Cumulative graph. C. Line graph. D. Baseline graph.

C. Line graph.

If data indicate that progress is not being made, which of the following questions could be asked? A. Is the learner too advanced for the skill? B. Are the people implementing the program skilled? C. Is the skill program being delivered effectively? D. Is the skill not appropriate to be taught?

C. Is the skill program being delivered effectively?

Why is it important to record data as close to the time the behavior actually occurred as possible? A. So confidentiality will be less likely to be breached. B. So directions for data collection will be followed accurately. C. So the data will be more likely to reflect an accurate picture of the behavior. D. So the data will not be misinterpreted by others.

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

A disadvantage of bar graphs is: A. They are simple to interpret. B. They are cumbersome to make. C. The variability of data can be lost. D. The total number of a behavior cannot be estimated.

C. The variability of data can be lost.

Susan Records data after every discrete trial she delivers. What type of data recording is this? A. Frequency. B. Probe. C. Trial by trial. D. Naturalistic.

C. Trial by trial.

Cumulative graphs are used: A. When data availability is important in order to determine intervention effectiveness. B. When a quick visual inspection is necessary to determine progress. C. When progress toward a predetermined number of behaviors should be demonstrated. D. When graphing is not really necessary to determine progress.

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

The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called: A. Targeting the behavior. B. Precision definition of the behavior. C. Clearly defining the behavior. D. Operationally defining the behavior.

D. Operationally defining the behavior.