BRM exam UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
In single-case design research, the design does not need to be closely linked to the research
question. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
In systematic replications, outcomes of an effective intervention are examined under varying
circumstances, such as slightly different versions of the same intervention or populations to see if
similar outcomes can be reproduced. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
Factors that make outcomes of a study uncertain due to other plausible explanations - CORRECT
ANSWER - confounding variables
Intervention procedures that are manipulated and hypothesized to be related to outcomes -
CORRECT ANSWER - independent variable
This has been established to some extent if outcomes have been researched to allow arguments
for generalization - CORRECT ANSWER - external validity
If the design and data make it possible to make causal or functional arguments, then this is a
feature of the study - CORRECT ANSWER - internal validity
Variables measured to judge outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER - dependent variables
Horner et al. (2005) give the following number of separate replications of an internally valid
study to give credence to the term evidence-based intervention. - CORRECT ANSWER -5
Which measurement system should be used for a 3-year-old who engages in tantrum behaviors in
the form of crying and hitting the floor with their fists sporadically throughout the day to capture
how long they last - CORRECT ANSWER - duration of tantrum
, Rate of behavior - CORRECT ANSWER - frequency per unit of time
Amount of time a behavior occurs - CORRECT ANSWER - duration
Correct number of problems solved - CORRECT ANSWER - accuracy
How long it takes before responses occur - CORRECT ANSWER - latency
In this type of discontinuous measure, the session is broken into intervals and defined behavior is
checked if occurs at the end of the interval - CORRECT ANSWER - momentary time
sample
Mr. Garcia's second grade class is currently experiencing high level of "tattling" (reporting minor
offenses) on peers. Direct observation data showed he received an average of 6 "tattles" during
the 30 minute recess period. In order to reduce "tattling" and increase compliments of peers, he
has decided to implement a "tootling" intervention. After recess, the students will have the
opportunity to write down compliments (i.e., "tootles") about a peer and turn it in to be read
aloud to the class. Once the class reaches a goal number of compliments (i.e., "tootles") then a
classwide reinforcement (e.g., extra recess, special snack, homework pass) is earned.
What is the most appropriate way to measure the target variables? - CORRECT
ANSWER - frequency
Maintaining intervention fidelity in research is also considered specifically as checks for
maintenance of the - CORRECT ANSWER - independent variable
What are key aspects of intervention adherence or integrity? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Carrying out the plan accurately
-Carrying out the intervention at the correct time or circumstance, like a contingency plan
-Carrying out the intervention the correct number of times on a schedule as in adding practice
opportunities each week.
CORRECT Answers
In single-case design research, the design does not need to be closely linked to the research
question. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
In systematic replications, outcomes of an effective intervention are examined under varying
circumstances, such as slightly different versions of the same intervention or populations to see if
similar outcomes can be reproduced. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
Factors that make outcomes of a study uncertain due to other plausible explanations - CORRECT
ANSWER - confounding variables
Intervention procedures that are manipulated and hypothesized to be related to outcomes -
CORRECT ANSWER - independent variable
This has been established to some extent if outcomes have been researched to allow arguments
for generalization - CORRECT ANSWER - external validity
If the design and data make it possible to make causal or functional arguments, then this is a
feature of the study - CORRECT ANSWER - internal validity
Variables measured to judge outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER - dependent variables
Horner et al. (2005) give the following number of separate replications of an internally valid
study to give credence to the term evidence-based intervention. - CORRECT ANSWER -5
Which measurement system should be used for a 3-year-old who engages in tantrum behaviors in
the form of crying and hitting the floor with their fists sporadically throughout the day to capture
how long they last - CORRECT ANSWER - duration of tantrum
, Rate of behavior - CORRECT ANSWER - frequency per unit of time
Amount of time a behavior occurs - CORRECT ANSWER - duration
Correct number of problems solved - CORRECT ANSWER - accuracy
How long it takes before responses occur - CORRECT ANSWER - latency
In this type of discontinuous measure, the session is broken into intervals and defined behavior is
checked if occurs at the end of the interval - CORRECT ANSWER - momentary time
sample
Mr. Garcia's second grade class is currently experiencing high level of "tattling" (reporting minor
offenses) on peers. Direct observation data showed he received an average of 6 "tattles" during
the 30 minute recess period. In order to reduce "tattling" and increase compliments of peers, he
has decided to implement a "tootling" intervention. After recess, the students will have the
opportunity to write down compliments (i.e., "tootles") about a peer and turn it in to be read
aloud to the class. Once the class reaches a goal number of compliments (i.e., "tootles") then a
classwide reinforcement (e.g., extra recess, special snack, homework pass) is earned.
What is the most appropriate way to measure the target variables? - CORRECT
ANSWER - frequency
Maintaining intervention fidelity in research is also considered specifically as checks for
maintenance of the - CORRECT ANSWER - independent variable
What are key aspects of intervention adherence or integrity? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Carrying out the plan accurately
-Carrying out the intervention at the correct time or circumstance, like a contingency plan
-Carrying out the intervention the correct number of times on a schedule as in adding practice
opportunities each week.
