Unit 6 Beh 5043
A 3h counting time floor would be charted on the line.
.006 1/180 minutes=
Practice reading frequency lines that are charted on and between lines
.009
A 2m counting time floor would be charted on the line
.5 line 60 sec/ 2m(120s)
How much time was spent observing and recording?
.5 minutes 1 min/2 min = .5 min
What was the frequency (rate) correct and incorrect?
.6 correct and .05 incorrect per minute
What is the value of this celeration line?
/10 celeration
Analyze the data on the cumulative record for day 10. Which of the following is true?
0 responses occured
Analyze the data on the cumulative record for day 10. Which of the following is true?
0 responses occurred
What was the frequency (rate) of incorrect responses?
0 responses per minute
If the amount of time is 12 minutes, what line should be marked on the SCC?
0.08 line
If the amount of time is 2 minutes, what line should be marked on the SCC?
0.5 line 1 minute / 2 minutes = 0.5 line
Semilogarithmic graph uses: _____
1 log-ratio scale, 1 equal-interval scale
The "1" line running through the middle of the SCC chart indicates how much time?
1 minute
If the amount of time is 10 seconds, what line should be marked on the SCC?
1 minute is equivalent to 60 seconds; 60 seconds divided by 10 seconds is 6, meaning we would draw our symbol on the 6 line.
Analyze the data on the cumulative record for day 13. Which of the following is true?
1 response occured
Analyze the data on the cumulative record for day 13. Which of the following is true?
1 response occurred
Dpmin accommodates behavior that occurs: _____
1 time per day to 1000 times per minute
Bar graphs do not
1. Do not indicate any variability or trends in data. 2.Not recommended for showing changes in continuous data overtime
Identify when to use bar graph
1. Efficient for summarizing and comparing 2. simplify interpretation of information collected 3. easy to interpret and analyze
Cumulative Record considerations
1. Response rate per session may not be obvious. 2.Gradual change in slope may be difficult to detect
The SCC can allow for ease of comparison:
1. between decelaration and acceleration targets' 2. across behaviors and setting
given chart interpert daily per minute standard celeration
1. converting to 1 minute-All ratesand times graphed on the standard celeration Chart are converted to 1min. 2. Count converted to rate per min 3. Times converted to 1min. 4. X-axis-Thick lines = Sunday thin-line-every other day of the week 5. Moving up and down on the vertical axis of the Scc is done by means of multiplication and division.
ABA Dimensions
1. count 2. rate
It is essential to include which of the following on a complete daily record?
1. counting floor 2. frequency/ rate of correct responses or replacement behavior 3. frequency/ rate of incorrect responses or problem behavior
Select BOTH the type of chart AND cycle that is highlighted in the image above.
1. daily per minute
What should be included when calibrating the start date on the SCC?
1. day 2. month 3. year
To create a Complete Daily Record, what additional symbols would need to be charted along with the X shown? Select all that apply.
1. dot 2. counting floor
Given a cumulative record, interpret data
1. each data point indicate the total # of response up to the point in time. 2.The steeper the slope, the higher the response 3. Cumulative Recorder Avg - total # responses by # of recorded observations. (overall)
The SCC is designed to capture and measure behavior that occurs as:
1. infrequently as one time a day 2. frequently as a thousands times a minute
Select BOTH the type of chart AND cycle that is highlighted in the image above.
1. monthly per month 2. 6th cycle
Ogden Lindsley is known for which of the following?
1. pioneer of precise teaching 2. student of B.F. skinner 3. designer of standard celeration chart
Select BOTH the type of chart AND cycle that is highlighted in the image above.
1. weekly per minute 2.5th cycle
Select BOTH the type of chart AND cycle that is highlighted in the image above.
1. weekly per week 2. 4th cycle
Interpreting semilogarithmic graph
1. y-axis uses ratio scale. more via multiplication a division. 2- equal distances on the y-axis correspond to equal proportions of change.
Select BOTH the type of chart AND cycle that is highlighted in the image above.
1. yearly per year 2. 2nd cycle
identifying when to use Celeration graph
1.Progress towards a goal can be measured in cumulative units. (non-aversive) 2.Delivering feedback 3.Behavior occurs or doesn't occur just once per session. 4.comparing environmental variables ex-Relative client preference for one intervention over another, Relative efficiency of one intervention over the other
Duration of Behavior on the Daily per minute chart
1.Symbol-backward slash ( \ ) 2.calculation- 1min ÷ 60sec
Latency of Behavior on Daily per minute chart
1.Symbol-• foward slash (/) . examples in non-examples 2. 1 min divided by the latency recorded 60/#of seconds = line
Counting time floor
1.The amount of time spent observing and recording. 2.Divide 1min by the amount of time spent recording. * Imin=60see 3. -
This graph shows
10 second latency
rate of response? number of responses-15 responses duration- 30 seconds
15 response /1/2min = 30 per minute 60 sec/30 sec= 2 2 x15 responses= 30 per minute
This shows?
20 second latency
Number of responses- 24 recording time- 2 what is the rate??
24/2=12 12 per minute is the rate
Fill in the record floor shown in the picture above (i.e. if the record floor is 6 seconds type "6s" in the blank with no spaces). Legend
30 s
What was the duration of the response?
5 minutes 1/.2= 5 minutes
This graph is showing
50 minute duration
How much time was spent observing and recording?
50 minutes
In the SCC, there are ------counting cycles of 10
6
What was the frequency (rate) of correct responses?
6 responses per min
Absolute change shows: ___
Actual difference between two data points
What does an equal distance between 1 and 10 reflect on the SCC?
An increase in a multiplicative factor of 10
restricted(discriminated) operant behavior requires
An opportunity to respond by# of min spent recording OR count multiplied by the counting time floor.
What does "0.001" refer to on the vertical axis of the SCC?
Behavior that occurs one time per 1,000 minutes
Explain how to calculate and chart the latency of behavior on the SCC:
Calculate 1 divided by the number of minutes it takes for the behavior to occur and use a forward slash (/) to mark the SCC
Explain how to chart the duration of behavior on the SCC:
Calculate 1 divided by the number of minutes the behavior occurred and use a backward slash (\) to mark the SCC
SCC: Axes: _____
Calendar-based x-axis and ratio-scale y-axis
Daily per minute standard celeration chart
Celeration across week.Thin lines reflects weekdays. Thick lines reflect Sunday. AKA six-cycle Chart, standard celeration chart, standard behavior chart.
Daily per minute standard celeration chart
Celeration across week.Thin lines reflects weekdays. Thick lines reflect sunday. AKA six-cycle Chart, standard celeration chart, standard behavior chart.
Rate on Dpmin: _____
Count per minute
Cumulative record: Graphically displays: _____
Cumulative number of responses across time
Dpmin stands for: _____
Daily per minute
Bar graph
Data display that uses heights of line (bars 1 to indicate the value of each variable.) ex- summarize (individual or group Performance during different conditions, Display discrete categorical data example: selection of stimuli during preference assessment.
Explain how to chart the frequency/rate of behavior on the SCC:
Determine the frequency by calculating the count divided by (/) the number of minutes spent recording or calculating the count times (x) the counting time floor. Next, find the day of recording on the vertical lines of the chart and the frequency line on the horizontal lines of the chart. Then, mark the chart where the frequency of behavior line intersects with the recording day line.
Abstractions of the behavior of interest are --------- quantities of behavior.
Dimensionless
Explain how to chart a counting time floor on the SCC:
Divide 1 minute by the number of minutes spent recording
What symbol can be used to mark zero responses on the SCC?
Either a dot, an X, or a question mark can be used. Dr. Berens recommends using a question mark since this was the tradition of Ogden Lindsley when charting on the SCC.
Define semi logarithmic graph
Graph that uses a logarithmic ratio scale for the other I semi be only one axis uses logarithmic scale) AKA ratio graph. ex-standard celeration chart
What is the first step in analyzing the celeration of a set of data?
Identifying the general direction of the line
Celeration line: _____
Line indicates change in rate across a longer period of time
Bar graph: Displays: _____
Lines of different heights that indicate the value of the variable
zero count of behavior
No response observed during the observation period. Should be charted below the counting floor.
Zero count of behavior means: _____
No responses observed during observation period
A clinical and statistically significant impact on behavior is established when a times ___ celeration is produced on the SCC
Ogden Lindsley demonstrated that a times two or greater (or divide two or greater) celeration value indicate both a clinical and statistical significance. These impacts would be visible by caregivers and the probability that the celerations of this magnitude are produced by chance is extremely low.
What is meant by the term "standard" in reference to the SCC?
On the celeration chart, both axes are standard, the slopes are standard, and the unit of measurement used on the chart is also standard
What is the range of behavior frequencies on the SCC?
One time per day to 1,000 times per minute
Relative change shows: _____
Proportional difference between two data points
Cumulitive Recorder local
Rate of response during shorter periods of time for which the average responses rate was calculated = specific response rate
Graph better used for analysis of individual data during treatment
SCC
SCC stands for: _____
Standard Celeration Chart
SCC is a: _____
Standard and universal graphic display with a semilogarithmic scale
Bar graph: Used for: _____
Summarizing categorical data
List some applications where the SCC can be used as a system of measurement:
The SCC can be used as a system of measurement for early intervention targets with kids with autism, maladaptive behaviors, within precision teaching in organizations, and anything else applicable to human behavior
Define Absolute change
The actual amount of difference between data at one point in time and another.
Explain how Standard Celeration Charts allow practitioners to analyze behavior:
The charts allow practitioners to analyze behavior in an ongoing manner such that they can evaluate their practices and ensure that they're making the biggest impact they can make
Rate of behavior on the daily per min chart
The count per minute of responses Calculations: Count divided by# of min spent recording OR count multiplied by the counting time floor. ex- 2-5 responses in 30sec Frequency 25 ÷ 1/2 min = 50 line Or 25 ✗ 2 (counting floor)
Relative change
The proportional amount of difference b/w data at one point intime and another.
What factors influence the range of the y-axis scale on an equal-interval line graph?
The y-axis scale is based on whether the behavior is being targeted for increase or decrease and levels of responding in baseline
Counting time floor: _____
Time period when behavior is observed and recorded
Graphs A and B both compare the same data for Tx 1 and Tx 2 on a behavior targeted for increase. Looking at these graphs, which intervention is most effective?
Tx 1
●, X, and ?:Placed under counting time floor = _____
Zero count of behavior in recording period
A 15s counting time floor would be charted on the
a- 4 line 60s/15s= 4
Where should zero (no) responses be charted on the SCC?
a- below the counting number
A timing floor on the bottom of the daily per minute SCC reflects an observation period of one whole:
a- day - The longest amount of time that can be charted on the daily per minute SCC is one full day, so if the counting time floor is on the bottom line, it indicates that the behaver was observed for the entire day.
Any amount of time that falls ____ the "1" line on the SCC reflects time periods less than 1 minute.
above
Part of bar graph that lists the categories being summarized = ____
abscissa/x-axis
Unit of measurement that never changes
absolute
The Standard Celeration Chart is a variation on the cumulative record that is designed to be used in which setting?
applied
Free operant behavior occurs:
at any time
Cora is polling BCBAs to determine their preference in methods when delivering caregiver trainings. The methods being compared are group workshops, telehealth, in-person at a clinic, or in-person at the client's home. Given this information, which graphic display would be the best for Cora to use?
bar graph
Graph better suited for display of outcome data after treatment = _____
bar graph
Any amount of time that falls ____ the "1" line on the SCC reflects time periods longer than 1 minute.
below
Which feature of data displayed on the SCC indicates the count per minute per day per week?
celeration line
Celeration
count per unit time per unit time
The amount of time spent observing and recording (the recording period) on the SCC refers to the:
counting time floor
Becky is consulting with a large company to improve employee wellness. The initiative is the total number of miles that each individual employee walks a day, for several months. If individual employees are to report their total number of miles walked each day, which graphic display would be best for measuring progress towards this specific goal?
cumulative record
Yolanda is working with an adolescent named Ben who is having trouble making friends at school. His peers often tease him during the school day for smelling bad. Yolanda designs a program to teach Ben to shower each morning before going to school. Given this information, which graphic display would be the best for Yolanda to use when analyzing these data?
cumulative record
Which celeration chart is most commonly used in applied settings?
daily per minute chart
Standard Celeration Chart (SCC)
designed to capture and measure behavior that occurs as Infrequently as one time a day. Frequently as thousand times a min.
rate, celeration, inter-response time, latency, and duration.
dimensional quantities
The cumulative recorder was designed to collect data on _____ operant responding.
free
rat pressing lever organism can engage in target behavior any # of times while in operant chamber this is an example of
free operant
Juliette reads several chapters in her book each night.
free operant response
Marleen recites the lines of her character in the school play throughout the day.
free operant response
repeatability, temporal locus, temporal extent
fundamental properties
Cumulative Record
graphic display of the# of responses recorded during an observation period added to the total # of responses recorded across an amount of time.
The steeper the slope on the cumulative record, the------- the rate of responding.
higher
Which dimensional units of behavior can be shown on the SCC?
latency, frequency/rate, duration
An equal-interval line graph uses a ----------- scale on both axes.
linear
Rate of response during shorter periods of time than the time for which the average response rate was calculated = ____ response rate
local
Dropping counting time floors on the SCC indicate ------ observation times.
longer
Moving up and down on the vertical axis of the SCC is done by means of:
multiplication and division
Compare the data on the cumulative record between days 16 and 17. Which of the following is true?
no changes in the rate of responding
Average rate of response during a specific period = ____ response rate
overall
What is the standard absolute unit of measurement used on the daily per minute SCC?
rate per minute
In a semilogarithmic graph, the y-axis uses a --------scale.
ratio
What does each data point indicate on a cumulative record?
record
DTT and puzzle box are example of
restricted operant
Jugo selects an answer to a poll that appears on his computer screen while he is filling out an online survey.
restricted operant response
When the spelling bee judge says, "Spell the word strength" and gives her the signal, Diahann spelled "S-T-R-E-N-G-T-H."
restricted operant response
The Standard Celeration Chart is an example of which type of graph?
semilogarithmic graph
Tyson collected data on three students to compare their test scores after a peer group study and their test scores after individual study with SAFMEDS. Tyson plans to present these data to a group of teachers using a bar graph in a meeting about each student's progress. Tyson most likely selected a bar graph to display these data in order to:
simplify communication with stakeholder when displaying data
When analyzing a cumulative record created by a cumulative recorder, the ___ indicates the rate of responding.
slope of the line
Unit of measurement widely used by the community =
standard
Within each of the counting cycles, how do we know what to count by when moving up the y-axis?
the # on the left that starts with 1
Where is the calibration date written on the SCC?
the first vertical line on the left side of the chart
The response rate per session and changes in slope from one rate to another can often be difficult to detect on a cumulative record.
true
There is not a specific line for which a frequency dot of 150 can be charted on the SCC.
true
The distances on the SCC between 1 and 10, 10 and 100, and 100 and 1000 are all equal.
true. Due to the logarithmic nature of the y-axis, proportional amounts of change are preserved so that changes of a factor of 10 (as is described in this example) are equivalent distances on the scale.
The amount of behavior change between 1 and 10 and between 10 and 100 is the same x10 on the SCC.
true. The SCC preserves and displays proportional amounts of behavior change, and the difference between 1 and 10 is the same ratio of change as the difference between 10 and 100 (a multiplicative factor of 10).
Unit of measurement that can be applied to every instance where the measurement is important
universal
Which part of the SCC reflects a measure of frequency/rate (count per minute)?
vertical y-axis
Which celeration chart allows for the ability to track weekly performance throughout the course of a month and is often used for assessment?
weekly per minute chart
What is the value of this celeration line?
x 10 celeration - This celeration line crosses the "1" line on a Sunday and the "10" line on the following Sunday, indicating a times 10 celeration.
On every SCC, an increase in behavior of 1 on Monday to 2 on Friday and an increase in behavior of 10 on Monday to 20 on Friday both result in:
x2 celeration -Going from one response per minute to two responses per minute in a week is a doubling of rate the same as if going from ten responses per minute to 20 responses per minute in a week. A doubling of a rate is described as a x2 ("times two") celeration.
Part of bar graph that measures the categories in numbers or percentages = ____
y-axis ordinate
