RBT EXAM
Prepare for data collection
Before the session, look over data sheets to see what you are targeting this
session. Risky behavior like
elopement and running into traffic take precedence. Know how to run
procedures. Have materials ready
to go e.g. tablet/phone charged up, flashcards ready, reinforcers on hand, and
devices like
counters/timers.
Frequency Data
count how many times the behavior occurs, every time it occurs
Duration Data
Record how long the behavior lasts, must have a beginning and end
Latency
The time between giving the instruction and the behavior starting
IRT
Time between two successive responses (ex: sips of juice)
Rate
Behavior occurs per time (ex: if the session is twice as long, then the behaviors
happened twice as much)
,Discontinuous - only take data on certain parts of the session
(for ex: only take data for 20 min)
Continuous- take data on ALL behaviors
What is the difference between continuous and discontinuous measurement?
records every single occurrence of a behavior
What is continuous measurement?
Recording only some instances of behavior at predetermined intervals.
What is discontinuous measurement?
Interval
pieces (or sections) of time
(ex: a 1 hour session is split into 6 10-min intervals)
Partial Interval
Whole Interval
Momentary Time Sample
What are the different types of discontinuous measurement?
Partial Interval
Behavior is recorded or counts as an occurrence if it occurs at all during the
interval;
the learner engaged in behavior at some point during interval ;
used to decrease a behavior
Whole interval
If behavior occurs during the entire interval, it counts as an occurrence;
used to increase a behavior
, Momentary Time Sample (MTS)
Measure behavior occurring at a specific point in time;
useful when observing multiple subjects at the same time/ a large group;
(ex: at 3:00, how many student were on task?)
Permanent product
measuring behavior after it has occurred by measuring the effects the behavior
produced on the environment;
(ex: holes in the wall or a completed assignment)
Ideally every session (if we have the data for it)
How often should we update graphs?
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
An ABA-based intervention in which skills are task analyzed, and each of the
smaller (discrete) skills are taught through repetition of stimulus presentation,
prompting, and reinforcement.
Collect DTT data on a data sheet and input data into summary sheet/ graph
what should we do daily when it comes to entering data
Place data on data per month data sheet/ summary graph
what should we do monthly when it comes to entering data
operational definition
Define a behavior in observable terms and as specific as possible.
Interobserver Agreement (IOA)
You know you
Prepare for data collection
Before the session, look over data sheets to see what you are targeting this
session. Risky behavior like
elopement and running into traffic take precedence. Know how to run
procedures. Have materials ready
to go e.g. tablet/phone charged up, flashcards ready, reinforcers on hand, and
devices like
counters/timers.
Frequency Data
count how many times the behavior occurs, every time it occurs
Duration Data
Record how long the behavior lasts, must have a beginning and end
Latency
The time between giving the instruction and the behavior starting
IRT
Time between two successive responses (ex: sips of juice)
Rate
Behavior occurs per time (ex: if the session is twice as long, then the behaviors
happened twice as much)
,Discontinuous - only take data on certain parts of the session
(for ex: only take data for 20 min)
Continuous- take data on ALL behaviors
What is the difference between continuous and discontinuous measurement?
records every single occurrence of a behavior
What is continuous measurement?
Recording only some instances of behavior at predetermined intervals.
What is discontinuous measurement?
Interval
pieces (or sections) of time
(ex: a 1 hour session is split into 6 10-min intervals)
Partial Interval
Whole Interval
Momentary Time Sample
What are the different types of discontinuous measurement?
Partial Interval
Behavior is recorded or counts as an occurrence if it occurs at all during the
interval;
the learner engaged in behavior at some point during interval ;
used to decrease a behavior
Whole interval
If behavior occurs during the entire interval, it counts as an occurrence;
used to increase a behavior
, Momentary Time Sample (MTS)
Measure behavior occurring at a specific point in time;
useful when observing multiple subjects at the same time/ a large group;
(ex: at 3:00, how many student were on task?)
Permanent product
measuring behavior after it has occurred by measuring the effects the behavior
produced on the environment;
(ex: holes in the wall or a completed assignment)
Ideally every session (if we have the data for it)
How often should we update graphs?
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
An ABA-based intervention in which skills are task analyzed, and each of the
smaller (discrete) skills are taught through repetition of stimulus presentation,
prompting, and reinforcement.
Collect DTT data on a data sheet and input data into summary sheet/ graph
what should we do daily when it comes to entering data
Place data on data per month data sheet/ summary graph
what should we do monthly when it comes to entering data
operational definition
Define a behavior in observable terms and as specific as possible.
Interobserver Agreement (IOA)
You know you
