SPCE 630 FINAL EXAM 2026 PRACTICE TEST
PAPER IEP DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SHEET FULL
SOLUTIONS
◉ analysis of data across adjacent conditions entails determining.
Answer: a) changes in data patterns (level, trend, variability) b)
immediacy of change c) amount of overlapping data across adjacent
conditions d) consistency of data patterns across similar conditions
◉ immediacy of change. Answer: across adjacent conditions is the
degree to which behavior change occurs as soon as the intervention
is introduced. when a large change in level occurs immediately after
introduction of a new condition, it is referred to as an abrupt change
in level, which is indicative of an immediately powerful or
immediately effective intervention.
◉ overlap. Answer: refers to values of data in one condition that are
in the same range of values of data in the subsequent, adjacent
condition.
◉ consistency. Answer: refers to the extent to which data patterns in
one condition are similar to data patterns in other conditions.
confident determination that a functional relation exists requires
consistency in data patterns between iterations of the same
,condition and inconsistency in data patterns between different,
adjacent conditions.
◉ potential demonstrations of effect. Answer: a functional relation
can be identified when a) there is a sufficient number of this (three
opportunities to demonstrate behavior change contingent on
condition change) and b) visual analysis suggests that consistent
changes in data occur for all potential demonstrations
◉ the presence of a functional relation can be confirmed when.
Answer: a) there is a successful attempt to replicate effects of a
condition b) similar conditions generate similar levels and trends
within (intra participant replication) and across (inter participant
replication) participants in a study. a minimum of three
demonstrations of behavior change is required to establish
experimental control
◉ magnitude. Answer: if a functional relation is present, this, or
amount of behavior change may be of interest. magnitude of effect is
assessed by comparing the amount and consistency of change across
conditions and cases within a study that is directly attributed to the
intervention.
◉ systematic process for conducting visual analysis. Answer: 1.
adequate number of data points within conditions to establish data
patterns.
, 2. clear patterns within conditions in level, trend, or stability
3. behavior change between adjacent conditions in level, trend,
and/or variability
4. degree of overlap and immediacy of change in data patterns
across adjacent conditions
5. consistency of changes across conditions and cases
6. predicted patterns of change
7. magnitude of change across conditions and cases
◉ visual analysis requires a plan. Answer: a) deciding how often
data will be graphed
b) considering how data will be graphically displayed
c) determining which data characteristics will be the focus of within
and between condition analyses
d) identifying design related criteria that will impact visual analysis
◉ determining a schedule for graphing data, you should. Answer: a)
ensure data are graphed regularly enough to inform decision making
with respect to implementing the design as planned and b) identify
relevant threats to internal validity that can be detected visually
◉ identifying design related criteria. Answer: a) minimum number
of sessions per condition and b) explicit criteria for changing
conditions
PAPER IEP DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SHEET FULL
SOLUTIONS
◉ analysis of data across adjacent conditions entails determining.
Answer: a) changes in data patterns (level, trend, variability) b)
immediacy of change c) amount of overlapping data across adjacent
conditions d) consistency of data patterns across similar conditions
◉ immediacy of change. Answer: across adjacent conditions is the
degree to which behavior change occurs as soon as the intervention
is introduced. when a large change in level occurs immediately after
introduction of a new condition, it is referred to as an abrupt change
in level, which is indicative of an immediately powerful or
immediately effective intervention.
◉ overlap. Answer: refers to values of data in one condition that are
in the same range of values of data in the subsequent, adjacent
condition.
◉ consistency. Answer: refers to the extent to which data patterns in
one condition are similar to data patterns in other conditions.
confident determination that a functional relation exists requires
consistency in data patterns between iterations of the same
,condition and inconsistency in data patterns between different,
adjacent conditions.
◉ potential demonstrations of effect. Answer: a functional relation
can be identified when a) there is a sufficient number of this (three
opportunities to demonstrate behavior change contingent on
condition change) and b) visual analysis suggests that consistent
changes in data occur for all potential demonstrations
◉ the presence of a functional relation can be confirmed when.
Answer: a) there is a successful attempt to replicate effects of a
condition b) similar conditions generate similar levels and trends
within (intra participant replication) and across (inter participant
replication) participants in a study. a minimum of three
demonstrations of behavior change is required to establish
experimental control
◉ magnitude. Answer: if a functional relation is present, this, or
amount of behavior change may be of interest. magnitude of effect is
assessed by comparing the amount and consistency of change across
conditions and cases within a study that is directly attributed to the
intervention.
◉ systematic process for conducting visual analysis. Answer: 1.
adequate number of data points within conditions to establish data
patterns.
, 2. clear patterns within conditions in level, trend, or stability
3. behavior change between adjacent conditions in level, trend,
and/or variability
4. degree of overlap and immediacy of change in data patterns
across adjacent conditions
5. consistency of changes across conditions and cases
6. predicted patterns of change
7. magnitude of change across conditions and cases
◉ visual analysis requires a plan. Answer: a) deciding how often
data will be graphed
b) considering how data will be graphically displayed
c) determining which data characteristics will be the focus of within
and between condition analyses
d) identifying design related criteria that will impact visual analysis
◉ determining a schedule for graphing data, you should. Answer: a)
ensure data are graphed regularly enough to inform decision making
with respect to implementing the design as planned and b) identify
relevant threats to internal validity that can be detected visually
◉ identifying design related criteria. Answer: a) minimum number
of sessions per condition and b) explicit criteria for changing
conditions
