Segment 14

Front 1

H-01 Select a measurement system to obtain representative data given the dimensions of the behavior and the logistics of observing and recording

Back 1

1. identify which of these three properties will provide the most accurate method for quantifying bx (repeatability, temporal extent, temporal locus)

2. decide what dimension of behavior to measure (count, frequency, duration, latency)

3. decide who will record the behavior and in what context

Front 2

H-02 Select a schedule of observation and recording periods

Back 2

-make sure to have an operational definition of the behavior, so that it can be recorded during an observation

-time intervals used and interval recording should remain consistent across observations

-must explain any changes when presenting the data

Front 3

H-03 Select a data display that effectively communicates relevant quantitative relations

(pg. 200)

Back 3

-must analyze the data in a quantitative form for the behavior of interest in order to understand the extent of bx change (cannot just be raw data)

-behavior analysts use graphic displays to analyze, interpret, and communicate the results of behavior interventions

-line graph, bar graph, cumulative record, and the Standard Celeration Chart

Front 4

H-03 line graph

Back 4

*most common

1. show multiple dimensions of one behavior

2. two ore more different behaviors

3. a behavior under different conditions

4. changes in the target behavior relative to the manipulation of an independent variable

5. and the behavior of multiple learners

Front 5

H-03 bar graphs

Back 5

1. display discrete data that cannot be captured by an underlying dimension reflected on a horizontal axis

2. provide an easy comparision of variables during different conditions

Front 6

H-03 cumulative record

Back 6

1. illustrate the total number of repsonses made over time

2. the graph us used as a means to provide feedack to the learner

3. the beahvior of interest can only occur once during the specified measurement period

4. an analysis of a specific instance during an experiemnt is warrented

Front 7

H-03 Standard Celeration Chart

Back 7

-a semilogarthimic chart that is used to reflect a linear measure of change across time

-scatterplots illustrate the comparative distribution of discrete measures in a dat sest and can be useful to uncover relationships acorss different subsets of data

Front 8

H-04 Evaluate changes in level, trend, and variability

Back 8

-variability- how often and the extent to which multiple measures of behavior yield different outcomes

-level- the value on the vertical axis scale around which a set of behavioral measures converge

-trend-the overall direction taken by a data path

Front 9

H-05 evaluate temporal relations between observed variables

Back 9

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Front 10

H-05 temporal relations

Back 10

the manner in which data are aggregated before transforming them into a visual display before transforming them into a visual display serves an equally influential role in data analysis

Front 11

H-05 between session analysis

Back 11

-plotting total number of occurrences of a dependent variable within some unit of time (sessions) and visually inspecting point-by-point (session by session)

Front 12

H-05 within session data

Back 12

-analyzed via the observation of data as it changes throughout the duration of the session

1. description of naturally occurring behavioral relations

2. determination of behavior function

3. detection of within-session trends

4. safeguard clients from any risks associated with prolonged session exposure

5. creation of sufficient data for analysis following an abbreviated data collection

6. determination of observation session duration

7. clarification of counterintuitive response patterns

8. understanding behavioral processes

Front 13

I-02 define environmental variables in observable and measurable terms

Back 13

-it is believed that environmental variable definitions should be written to meet the same standards as those required to be met by target behavior definitions--- they should be clear, concise, unambiguous, and objective

-independent variable definitions can be made along four dimensions: spatial, verbal, physical,and temporal

Front 14

H-01 Repeatability

Back 14

-behavior can be counted in the same way each time it occurs

Front 15

H-01 Temporal Extent

Back 15

-behavior can be measured in relation to time (duration)

Front 16

H-01 Temporal locus

Back 16

-behavior occurs in relation to other behaviors