ASR 5001-2

T or F? A data point is an individual value of the dependent variable.

True

The extent to which measures of b(x) under the same environmental conditions DIVERGE from one another is: a. level b. trend c. variability

c. variability

The cumulative record is called cumulative because: a. all responses are added and the line continuously increases in height -- it never decreases b. the scale used is logarithmic and thus flattens the learning curve

a. all responses are added and the line continuously increases in height -- it never decreases

What is another term for graph? a. chart b. scatterplot

a. chart

The major focus for interpretation in a line graph is: a. data path b. data points c. figure legend

a. data path

The horizontal axis of a bar graph may represent any of the following EXCEPT: a. dependent variable b. discrete variables c. independent variable d. time

a. dependent variable

The vertical axis of a bar graphs usually represents the: a. dependent variable b. independent variable c. rate of responding d. time

a. dependent variable

On a cumulative record, the steeper the slope the: a. higher the rate b. lower the rate

a. higher the rate

In an equal interval line graph, the passage of time should be represented on the: a. horizontal axis b. vertical axis

a. horizontal axis

A group of dots on the graph have a mean value of 36% a. level b. trend c. variability

a. level

The mean or median rate within a phase: a. level b. trend c. variability

a. level

Changes in rate are displayed in a cumulative record by: a. the slope of the line b. up & down movements along the horizontal axis c. up & down movements along the vertical axis

a. the slope of the line

Which statement is most representative of an interpretation of a scatterplot? a. Given a request, hits others b. Hitting others tends to occur... c. John first clenches his fist, then... d. John's rate of hitting others...

b. Hitting others tends to occur...

If a minor environmental or intervention change is made then put a: a. arrow pointing to the change b. dotted condition change line c. solid phase change line

b. dotted condition change line

Which of these would best be displayed in a line graph? a. compare data for different groups of subjects b. episodes per day of hitting others c. points out of 1000 earned weekly in a course

b. episodes per day of hitting others

What is the principal way of displaying ABA data? a. embed data in text b. graphs c. tables

b. graphs

In an equal interval line graph, which of the following may NOT be represented by the horizontal axis? a. days b. number of episodes of SIB c. sessions d. weeks

b. number of episodes of SIB

What is used to identify patterns of responding in natural settings, and provides a graphic display of data in a grid format? a. pie charts b. scatterplots c. trend lines

b. scatter plots

A group of dots on the graph have a best fit line that is flat. a. level b. trend c. variability

b. trend

A group of dots on the graph have a best fit line with an upward slope. a. level b. trend c. variability

b. trend

Directionality of data points within a phase: a. level b. trend c. variability

b. trend

The ups and downs within a phase: a. level b. trend c. variability

b. variability

In an equal interval line graph, the dependent variable should be represented on the : a. horizontal axis b. vertical axis

b. vertical axis

The cumulative record was originally developed as a primary means of data collection and analysis in: a. ABA clinical practice b. Biology c. EAB lab research d. Organizational behavior management

c. EAB lab research

When interpreting graphs which of the following is NOT a question we should ask? a. Did a significant change in the rate of the target b(x) occur b/t phases? b. How certain are we that the change was due to the manipulation? c. Is the change statistically significant w/ a p value of .05?

c. Is the change statistically...

Who developed the cumulative recorder? a. Einstein b. Pavlov c. Skinner

c. Skinner

Which of the following types of data would be be displayed in a cumulative record? a. episodes per day or hitting others b. percent of intervals engaging in face-slapping per session c. points out of 1000 earned weekly in a course

c. points out of 1000 earned weekly in a course

If a major environment or intervention change is made then put a(n): a. arrow pointing to the change b. dotted condition change line c. solid phase change line

c. solid phase change line

In the group, one dot is on the 36% line, the next one is on the 0% line, and the next is on the 92%. a. level b. trend c. variability

c. variability

A data path: a. is a straight line connecting successive data points within a phase or condition b. may represent the relationship b//t the IV and DV c. is the major focus for interpretation d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which are NOT typically used in ABA? a. bar graphs b. cumulative records c. line graphs d. pie charts e. semi-logarithmic charts

d. pie charts

Cumulative records are used most frequently to display: a. duration b. latency c. percentages d. rate of responding

d. rate of responding

A flat line on a cumulative record means: a. rate of responding has stabalized b. rate of responding is high c. rate of responding is low d. rate of responding is zero

d. rate of responding is zero

T or F? Bar graphs should be used to evaluate client progress on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

false

T or F? Bar graphs should be used to represent changes in repeated measures across time.

false

T or F? One should connect the dots across phase changes lines.

false

T or F? One should connect the dots if behavior had no opportunity to occur.

false

T or F? One should connect the dots if behavior has an opportunity to occur, but no data was kept.

false

T or F? The greater the variability, the less the need for additional data.

false

T or F? A figure legend is a concise statement that provides sufficient information to interpret a graph.

true

T or F? Bar graphs should be used for summarizing and comparing data for different groups of subjects and/or different conditions.

true

T or F? Bar graphs should be used to compare sets of data which are NOT related to one another by a common underlying dimension by which the horizontal axis can be scaled.

true