SPCE 630 EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
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visual analysis of graphed data - ANSWER is the cornerstone of and most
frequently used data analysis method in SCD research, particularly for determining
whether a study demonstrates experimental control.
involves systematic procedures used to evaluate specific characteristics of data
patterns and evaluate the presence of a functional relation.
advantages of visual analysis - ANSWER -can be used to evaluate data of
individuals or small groups depending on the unit of analysis specified in the
research question.
-data are collected repeatedly, graphed as they are collected, and analyzed
frequently
-focuses on analysis of individual data patterns
-discovery of potentially interesting findings that may not be directly related to the
original research question or program objective.
-graphic presentation of data permits independent analysis and interpretation of
results
formative visual analysis - ANSWER conducted within and across conditions to
identify behavior change during the course of a study.
,behavior change - ANSWER occurs when data patterns in one condition are
different from data patterns in the subsequent, adjacent condition for the same
variable(s).
summative visual analysis - ANSWER conducted following study completion,
across multiple opportunities to demonstrate behavior change to determine whether
a functional relation exists between the independent variable and the dependent
variable.
adjacent conditions - ANSWER in SCD research, data patterns are examined
within and across adjacent conditions; when data in one condition differ from what
is predicted based on the preceding condition, behavior change is demonstrated.
formative analysis is conducted in two steps - ANSWER 1. within and across
adjacent condition analyses
2. systematic examination of specific data characteristics
within condition visual analyses - ANSWER are conducted to discern patterns
within a single condition during a study. within condition visual analyses of level,
trend, and variability/stability are critical for determining when to change
conditions, deciding whether adaptations need to be made, and providing
information related to answering research questions.
beginning with the initial condition, typically baseline, you should look for
stability of data across a minimum of at least three to five sessions prior to
changing conditions.
condition change criteria - ANSWER should be made a priori based on
hypothesized data patterns. these criteria will guide both formative and summative
decisions about experimental control.
, level - ANSWER refers to the amount of behavior that occurs, as indicated by the
ordinate scale value. the characteristic of highest interest for behavior change, and
is generally described as low, moderate, or high.
trend - ANSWER the slope and direction of a data series or the direction data are
moving over time. three characteristics can be described: trend directions, trend
magnitude, and trend stability.
trend direction - ANSWER referred to as accelerating, decelerating, or zero
celebrating. trend can further be characterized by magnitude, and is often described
as steep or gradual and paired with direction. also describe whether the direction of
a trend is improving (therapeutic) or deteriorating (contra-therapeutic).
contra therapeutic trend - ANSWER represents a common data pattern in SCD
data that might occur within a condition and particularly prior to the introduction
of the independent variable. this refers to trends that are in the opposite direction of
the hypothesized direction of improvement and can establish need for the
intervention.
variability - ANSWER fluctuation from one data point to the next and is the
opposite of stability; in data with no trend, this can be summarized as the range of
data values within a condition or as the percentage of data points falling within a
given stability envelope
stability - ANSWER is predictability and consistency of data values within a
condition. perceptions of this can be influenced by scales and ranges of y axes.
between condition visual analysis - ANSWER the objective of this is to identify if
behavior change has occurred. in SCD research a particular condition (B) is
introduced and re-introduced to one (eg. A-B-A-B) or more than one (multiple
, baseline design) data series to evaluate whether there is a functional relation
between independent and dependent variables.
functional relations - ANSWER are unequivocal demonstrations that an
independent variable produced reliable and consistent change in a dependent
variable. the purpose of SCD research is to determine if behavior change occurs
when the intervention is introduced, and whether the behavior change can vive
reliably replicated.
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
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS ||
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visual analysis of graphed data - ANSWER is the cornerstone of and most
frequently used data analysis method in SCD research, particularly for determining
whether a study demonstrates experimental control.
involves systematic procedures used to evaluate specific characteristics of data
patterns and evaluate the presence of a functional relation.
advantages of visual analysis - ANSWER -can be used to evaluate data of
individuals or small groups depending on the unit of analysis specified in the
research question.
-data are collected repeatedly, graphed as they are collected, and analyzed
frequently
-focuses on analysis of individual data patterns
-discovery of potentially interesting findings that may not be directly related to the
original research question or program objective.
-graphic presentation of data permits independent analysis and interpretation of
results
formative visual analysis - ANSWER conducted within and across conditions to
identify behavior change during the course of a study.
,behavior change - ANSWER occurs when data patterns in one condition are
different from data patterns in the subsequent, adjacent condition for the same
variable(s).
summative visual analysis - ANSWER conducted following study completion,
across multiple opportunities to demonstrate behavior change to determine whether
a functional relation exists between the independent variable and the dependent
variable.
adjacent conditions - ANSWER in SCD research, data patterns are examined
within and across adjacent conditions; when data in one condition differ from what
is predicted based on the preceding condition, behavior change is demonstrated.
formative analysis is conducted in two steps - ANSWER 1. within and across
adjacent condition analyses
2. systematic examination of specific data characteristics
within condition visual analyses - ANSWER are conducted to discern patterns
within a single condition during a study. within condition visual analyses of level,
trend, and variability/stability are critical for determining when to change
conditions, deciding whether adaptations need to be made, and providing
information related to answering research questions.
beginning with the initial condition, typically baseline, you should look for
stability of data across a minimum of at least three to five sessions prior to
changing conditions.
condition change criteria - ANSWER should be made a priori based on
hypothesized data patterns. these criteria will guide both formative and summative
decisions about experimental control.
, level - ANSWER refers to the amount of behavior that occurs, as indicated by the
ordinate scale value. the characteristic of highest interest for behavior change, and
is generally described as low, moderate, or high.
trend - ANSWER the slope and direction of a data series or the direction data are
moving over time. three characteristics can be described: trend directions, trend
magnitude, and trend stability.
trend direction - ANSWER referred to as accelerating, decelerating, or zero
celebrating. trend can further be characterized by magnitude, and is often described
as steep or gradual and paired with direction. also describe whether the direction of
a trend is improving (therapeutic) or deteriorating (contra-therapeutic).
contra therapeutic trend - ANSWER represents a common data pattern in SCD
data that might occur within a condition and particularly prior to the introduction
of the independent variable. this refers to trends that are in the opposite direction of
the hypothesized direction of improvement and can establish need for the
intervention.
variability - ANSWER fluctuation from one data point to the next and is the
opposite of stability; in data with no trend, this can be summarized as the range of
data values within a condition or as the percentage of data points falling within a
given stability envelope
stability - ANSWER is predictability and consistency of data values within a
condition. perceptions of this can be influenced by scales and ranges of y axes.
between condition visual analysis - ANSWER the objective of this is to identify if
behavior change has occurred. in SCD research a particular condition (B) is
introduced and re-introduced to one (eg. A-B-A-B) or more than one (multiple
, baseline design) data series to evaluate whether there is a functional relation
between independent and dependent variables.
functional relations - ANSWER are unequivocal demonstrations that an
independent variable produced reliable and consistent change in a dependent
variable. the purpose of SCD research is to determine if behavior change occurs
when the intervention is introduced, and whether the behavior change can vive
reliably replicated.
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
