Data Collection, Behavior, and Decisions

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The x axis on graph is:

Horizontal and is also called the abscissa

Data are plotted on Line graphs according to:

The number of instances of the behavior across time

Data are plotted on line graphs according to:

The number of instances of the behavior across time

A disadvantage of bar graph is:

The variability of data can be lost.

Why would the prompt level necessary to perform the skill be an important part of data collection?

Skills performed with prompts are not mastered until they are performed without prompts

Which of the following describes how probe data is collected?

Collect data on the first 3 trials and if responding is independent, discontinue data collection.

Data collected during naturalistic teaching should always include information about:

Target behaviors, prompt levels needed, and activities

A disadvantage of bar graphs is:

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

Trial by trial

Cumulative graphs are used

When progress toward a predetermined number of behaviors should be demonstrated

Cumulative graphs are used:

When progress toward a predetermined number of behaviors should be demonstrated

Which of the following is a discontinuous data recording procedure?

Whole interval recording

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

Line graphs

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

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

A trend that ascends from left to right means:

A behavior is increasing

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

duration

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

latency

Which of the following is operationally defined? Hitting so hard a picture fell off the wall Angry Not listening Sad Happy

Hitting so hard a picture fell off the wall

Phase change lines indicate

The division between one condition and another

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

Cumulative graphs

Which of the following is a drawback of probe data? Graphing is easier Data is always accurate It is difficult to implement It is less accurate

It is less accurate.

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


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