Session 24

When there is high variability, you may need:

additional data/information

According to Cooper, Herron, and Heward (2007), graphs provide an analyzable format for identifying ________ _____ levels, and variability that does not rely on statistical assumptions.

behavioral trends

The number of responses recorded are added to the total number of responses recorded during previous observations is describing a:

cumulative graph

When you are graphing data on target behaviors, such as receptive labels, how often should you graph the data?

daily

In behavior analysis, what is the most common type of graph used to display data for behavior modification purposes?

equal interval graphs

A scatterplot may be helpful when:

evaluating temporal distribution, visually analyzing abc data and highlighting patterns (all the above)

Bar graphs allow for analysis of variability and trends in behavior.

false

When using bar graphs, there are distinct data points representing successive response measures through time.

false

What can be used to determine if appropriate progress/learning is taking place?

graphs

Data points with ______ variability show lack of stability.

high

When discussed trend, how can you describe the direction of the path?

increasing, decreasing and zero trend (all the above)

What is examined in terms of median, mean, and range and is viewed as the average of all data points in a given phase?

level

Select example(s) of graphs used in ABA?

line graphs, scatter plots and bar graphs (all the above)

A graph that shows relative distribution of individual measures in a data set and the data points are unconnected is a:

scatter plot

What are examples(s) of the necessary components of an equal interval graph?

the y axis and x axis, units of measurement on the x and y axis and data points (all the above)

What refers to the overall direction of a data path?

trend

A scatterplot if typically not used to display behavior change procedures

true

In a cumulative graph, the steeper the slope, the higher the response rate.

true

The equal-interval graph can be used with many single subject research designs including reversal, withdrawal, multiple baseline, multi-element, changing criterion, and alternating treatment designs.

true

What is the preferred method of data analysis by behavior analysts?

visual analysis