Data Collection and Analysis (QABA
ABAT Exam Study Prep) (Part 6)
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Define Reliability: -
correct answer ✅• When measuring occurrences of behavior, the
same measurement was captured repeatedly.
Ex) You measured occurrences of hitting in the 1-hour session and it
occurred 15 times. When you watch the recording of the session,
you record 12 occurrences.
- The measurement is NOT reliable because it was different each
time (same event)
Define Validity: -
correct answer ✅• Did the measurement match what was
intended to be measured?
Ex) Teacher asked for you to measure the area (L x W x H). You
measured L x W). The measurement you got was 42 ft2
- The measurement is NOT valid because it doesn't give the area
(what you intended to measure).
What is Observable Behavior? -
correct answer ✅• Actions that can be seen or measured
• Behaviors that can be seen with the human eye
ABAT Exam Study Prep) (Part 6)
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Define Reliability: -
correct answer ✅• When measuring occurrences of behavior, the
same measurement was captured repeatedly.
Ex) You measured occurrences of hitting in the 1-hour session and it
occurred 15 times. When you watch the recording of the session,
you record 12 occurrences.
- The measurement is NOT reliable because it was different each
time (same event)
Define Validity: -
correct answer ✅• Did the measurement match what was
intended to be measured?
Ex) Teacher asked for you to measure the area (L x W x H). You
measured L x W). The measurement you got was 42 ft2
- The measurement is NOT valid because it doesn't give the area
(what you intended to measure).
What is Observable Behavior? -
correct answer ✅• Actions that can be seen or measured
• Behaviors that can be seen with the human eye
