Deck 3: Methods for Recording Behaviors

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors to consider when choosing a recording procedure?

A)When should it be used?
B)Where will the evidence be gathered?
C)What do you record?
D)What is an example?

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When an observer wishes to observe and record data for target behaviors that occur for some duration rather than quickly occurring, the best method to use would be:

A)momentary time sampling.
B)partial interval recording.
C)whole interval recording.
D)percent correct and incorrect.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

_________________ is a method of estimating the frequency of the target behavior using a period that has been divided into equal intervals of time for individual observations.

A)Cumulative recording
B)Blind interval recording
C)Task analysis recording
D)Partial interval recording

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Choosing the appropriate recording procedure is vital to a study because:

A)specific procedures are geared to measure progression of specific behaviors.
B)the researcher needs to be sure he or she does not gather unnecessary information.
C)of the need to compare the behaviors and progress with other subjects.
D)of the need to gather information that can later be analyzed to tell the story of what happened.

Question 5

In which system does the observer divide the observation period into an equal number of intervals and then record an occurrence if and only if the target behavior is emitted for the entire interval?

A)momentary time sampling
B)partial interval recording
C)whole interval recording
D)entire interval recording

Question 6

Distinguish between frequency and rate recording of behavior.

Question 7

Distinguish between duration and latency recording.

Question 8

When an observer wishes to record and observe target behaviors that have a degree of duration, or occurs for a long enough period of time that such a measure would be sensitive, the best method to use would be:

A)momentary time sampling.
B)partial interval recording.
C)whole interval recording.
D)percent correct and incorrect.

Question 9

Compare and contrast the goals and processes of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 processes in the RTI model to meet the needs of learners. What strategies are involved, both with respect to teaching as well as regarding data collection and analysis?

Question 10

Two or more observers record the target behavior independently and simultaneously, then later compare the results to determine if the target behavior was measured with reliability. What is this called?

A)interobserver reliability
B)whole interval recording
C)latency recording
D)internal validity

Question 11

Give examples of proposed studies in which a cumulative recording would be preferred over a trial to criterion recording, and vice-versa. Explain why each method is preferred in each example given.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT true about trials to criterion?

A)used to obtain an idea of how quickly the individual acquires a skill
B)requires the same number of opportunities be available during each session
C)refers to measuring the number of responses needed by the individual to achieve some preset level of acceptable performance
D)useful in determining which type of instruction affected the criterion performance in the fewest number of trials

Question 13

What is the term used to describe a number-related measure that is directly linked to the length of observation periods?

A)topography
B)frequency
C)magnitude
D)rate

Question 14

How do you record and report behavior?

A)event-based methods
B)time-based methods
C)perceptual methods
D)both event-based and time-based methods

Question 15

In time-based methods of recording and reporting behavior, duration recording involves:

A)measuring the length of time from the delivery of an antecedent stimulus that should elicit the target behavior, to the actual beginning of the target behavior.
B)observing the amount of assistance or help required to admit the target behavior.
C)using the number of opportunities to perform target behaviors.
D)measuring the length of time from when a behavior begins to its termination.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a method of interval recording?

A)whole interval recording
B)partial interval recording
C)predicted interval recording
D)momentary time sampling

Question 17

In general, which system of recording provides the better estimate of frequency?

A)momentary time sampling
B)partial interval recording
C)whole interval recording
D)predicted interval recording

Question 18

In Tier 2 of RTI, students:

A)all receive evidence-based instruction and regular progress monitoring to ensure that they are meeting expected benchmarks for progress.
B)are likely to receive small group and/or individualized instruction aimed at improving performance on outcomes identified in Tier 1.
C)are likely to be referred for a multifactor evaluation to determine whether they are eligible for special education and related services.
D)are likely to be pulled out of the regular classroom for specialized services.

Question 19

In which system does the observer look at (or listen to)the student at the end of an interval and record whether or not the behavior is occurring at that moment?

A)momentary time sampling
B)partial interval recording
C)whole interval recording
D)predicted interval recording

Question 20

Use the following data from a whole interval recording procedure to calculate interobserver agreement (interrater reliability). Also discuss if you believe the reliability is very good or poor: