Behavioral Analysis, and Clinical Decision-
Making in Applied Settings
Which of the following is the best definition of data? A.
Data is a quantifiable dimension of a behavior.
B. Data is a number assigned to the display of a behavior.
C. Data is a qualitative dimension of a behavior.
D. Data is any dimension of a behavior.
{{Answer:- A. Data is a quantifiable dimension of a behavior.
Continuous data recording Involves:
A. Recording most instances of a behavior.
B. Recording some instances of a behavior.
C. Recording all behaviors that occur in a classroom setting.
D. Recording all instances of a behavior.
{{Answer:- D. Recording all instances of a behavior.
Event recording is:
A. The same thing as anecdotal recording.
B. The same thing as frequency recording.
C. Only used when a behavior is unclear.
D. Used for determining how long a behavior lasts.
{{Answer:- B. The same thing as frequency recording.
Duration and latency recording both involve:
, A. Frequency.
B. Time.
C. Undesirable behavior.
D. Rate. {{Answer:- B. Time.
When are discontinuous data collection measures used? A.
When the rate of behavior is not a concern.
B. When behaviors occur at such high rates it would be very hard to get an accurate
count.
C. When behaviors occur at low rates and have a clear beginning and ending.
D. When behaviors occur at higher rates and do not post a disruption to the classroom
environment.
{{Answer:- B. When behaviors occur at such high rates it would be very hard to get an
accurate count.
Buster alternates between quiet and loud humming. Which behavior recording method
would be the best to use? A. Partial interval.
B. Whole interval.
C. Time sampling.
D. Permanent product. {{Answer:- B. Whole interval.
Which of the following is true about trial by trial data collection? A.
Data on the first three trials are collected.
B. It is always a convenient way to collect data.
C. Data are recorded on each trial presented.
D. Data are always more accurate when collected this way.
{{Answer:- C. Data are recorded on each trial presented.