Question 1

When selecting contexts in which to observe behavior, a good rule of thumb is to observe in __________ context(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 2

A sampling procedure in which a behavior is scored if it occurs one or more times within an interval is called

Accepted Answer

A)  whole-interval recording. 
B)  partial-interval recording. 
C)  momentary time sampling. 
D)  event recording. 
A)  whole-interval recording. 
B)  partial-interval recording. 
C)  momentary time sampling. 
D)  event recording.

Question 3

A behavior is scored as occurring only when it occurs throughout the entire interval in __________ recording.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A behavior is scored as occurring only...

Question 4

When a behavior is measured in terms of the length of time between a signal to perform and the beginning of the behavior, the characteristic being measured is its

Accepted Answer

A)  duration. 
B)  latency. 
C)  frequency. 
D)  amplitude. 
A)  duration. 
B)  latency. 
C)  frequency. 
D)  amplitude.

Question 5

When a behavior is measured in terms of its intensity, the characteristic being measured is its

Accepted Answer

A)  duration. 
B)  latency. 
C)  frequency. 
D)  amplitude. 
A)  duration. 
B)  latency. 
C)  frequency. 
D)  amplitude.

Question 6

A discontinuous observation schedule requires

Accepted Answer

A)  something to signal observation periods. 
B)  the presence of more than one observer. 
C)  observation of more than one target student. 
D)  a prolonged observation period, usually exceeding a school day. 
A)  something to signal observation periods. 
B)  the presence of more than one observer. 
C)  observation of more than one target student. 
D)  a prolonged observation period, usually exceeding a school day.

Question 7

When a behavior is measured in terms of the number of times that it occurs within an identified time period, the characteristic being measured is its

Accepted Answer

A)  duration. 
B)  latency. 
C)  frequency. 
D)  amplitude. 
A)  duration. 
B)  latency. 
C)  frequency. 
D)  amplitude.

When selecting contexts in which to observe behavior, a good rule of thumb is to observe in __________ context(s).

A sampling procedure in which a behavior is scored if it occurs one or more times within an interval is called

A behavior is scored as occurring only when it occurs throughout the entire interval in __________ recording.

When a behavior is measured in terms of the length of time between a signal to perform and the beginning of the behavior, the characteristic being measured is its

When a behavior is measured in terms of its intensity, the characteristic being measured is its

A discontinuous observation schedule requires

When a behavior is measured in terms of the number of times that it occurs within an identified time period, the characteristic being measured is its

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Exam 9: Assessing Behavior Through Observation

When selecting contexts in which to observe behavior, a good rule of thumb is to observe in __________ context(s).

A sampling procedure in which a behavior is scored if it occurs one or more times within an interval is called

A behavior is scored as occurring only when it occurs throughout the entire interval in __________ recording.

When a behavior is measured in terms of the length of time between a signal to perform and the beginning of the behavior, the characteristic being measured is its

When a behavior is measured in terms of its intensity, the characteristic being measured is its

A discontinuous observation schedule requires

When a behavior is measured in terms of the number of times that it occurs within an identified time period, the characteristic being measured is its

Assessment in Social and Educational Contexts

Assessment and Decision-Making in Schools

Laws, Ethical Codes, and Standards

Test Scores and How to Use Them

Technical Adequacy: Reliability and Validity

Cultural and Linguistic Considerations

Using Test Adaptations and Accommodations

Teacher-Made Tests of Achievement

Monitoring Student Progress Toward Instructional Goals

Managing Classroom Assessment

Response to Intervention Rti and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Mtss

How to Evaluate a Test

Assessment of Academic Achievement With Multi-Skill Devices

Using Diagnostic Reading Measures

Using Diagnostic Mathematics Measures

Using Measures of Written Language

Using Measures of Intelligence

Using Measures of Social and Emotional Behavior

Making Instructional Decisions

Making Special Education Eligibility Decisions

Making Decisions About Participation in Accountability Programs

Collaborative Team Decision-Making

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