Deck 6: Data Collection Techniques

Question 1

A graph that displays the data over time by adding each day to previous ones is called a:

A) Bar graph.
B) Line graph.
C) Cumulative graph.
D) Frequency graph.
True/False

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Target behaviors should be presented in positive terms.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The reliability of frequency counts is calculated by:

A) Dividing the lower frequency by the higher frequency.
B) The shorter duration observed is divided by the longer duration observed.
C) Agreements divided by total intervals multiplied by 100.
D) The number of intervals the target behavior was observed by one observer divided by the number of intervals recorded by a second observer.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Whole-interval recording allows the observer to monitor the duration of the behavior.

Question 5

A partial-interval approach is preferred for behaviors that occur for an extended duration.

Question 6

During an anecdotal observation, the observer records:

A) The absence or presence of a behavior during each interval.
B) Everything observed about the individual's behavior.
C) The behavior every time it occurs in a specific time period.
D) Records whether behavior occurred at a particular moment or not.

Question 7

During a momentary time sample the observer records:

A) The absence or presence of a behavior during each interval.
B) Everything observed about the individual's behavior.
C) Counts the behavior every time it occurs in a specific time period.
D) Whether behavior occurred at a particular moment or not.

Question 8

An effective method of collecting behavioral data makes data collection easier to operate than if no tools were used.

Question 9

A target behavior is the behavior targeted for observation, measurement, and /or change.

Question 10

Event recording should be used when the target behavior is:

A) Long in duration.
B) Continuous.
C) Discrete.
D) None of the above.

Question 11

Which of the following are elements of a behavioral objective?

A) Terminal behavior
B) Condition
C) Behavioral criteria
D) All of the above

Question 12

A factor or factors that may affect the accuracy of data collected during direct observations is/are:

A) Personal values.
B) Characteristics of the setting.
C) Reliability.
D) All of the above.

Question 13

Which of the following terms best completes this sentence: Behaviors that are precisely defined are stated in terms that are--------and .

A) Measurable/appropriate
B) Appropriate/subjective
C) Observable/measurable
D) Clear/frequent

Question 14

The behavioral criteria of an objective should be based mainly on:

A) The ultimate or long-term goal.
B) Past performance.
C) The student's home behavior.
D) Baseline data.

Question 15

In momentary time sampling the observer records behaviors if it occurs at any time during the interval.

Question 16

Reliability measures greater than 70-80 percent are usually considered adequate.

Question 17

Which of the following is important to consider before teaching a new behavior?

A) The new behavior is situation specific
B) The new behavior is likely to negatively impact peer relations
C) The new behavior will provide an opportunity for the child to be reinforced.
D) None of the above

Question 18

The desired outcome of direct observation and measurement is a subjective record of performance.

Question 19

Observer expectations refer to social, cultural, or religious values that affect a caregiver's perception of a child's behavior.

Question 20

Which of the following is true of direct observation?

A) Makes a subjective record of behavior
B) Records behavioral patterns across natural settings and situations
C) Identifies variables associated with behavior
D) B and C

Question 21

A cumulative graph is the most common graph used to chart a child's performance over time.
Matching

Question 22

List the three data collection devices given in this chapter. Add one of your own, and include a short description of the behavior and setting of its use.