Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a method of interval recording?

Accepted Answer

A) whole interval recording 
B) partial interval recording 
C) predicted interval recording 
D) momentary time sampling 
A) whole interval recording 
B) partial interval recording 
C) predicted interval recording 
D) momentary time sampling C

Question 2

Choosing the appropriate recording procedure is vital to a study because:

Accepted Answer

A) specific procedures are geared to measure progression of specific behaviors. 
B) the researcher needs to be sure he or she does not gather unnecessary information. 
C) of the need to compare the behaviors and progress with other subjects. 
D) of the need to gather information that can later be analyzed to tell the story of what happened. 
A) specific procedures are geared to measure progression of specific behaviors. 
B) the researcher needs to be sure he or she does not gather unnecessary information. 
C) of the need to compare the behaviors and progress with other subjects. 
D) of the need to gather information that can later be analyzed to tell the story of what happened. D

Question 3

In general, which system of recording provides the better estimate of frequency?

Accepted Answer

A) momentary time sampling 
B) partial interval recording 
C) whole interval recording 
D) predicted interval recording 
A) momentary time sampling 
B) partial interval recording 
C) whole interval recording 
D) predicted interval recording B

Question 4

How do you record and report behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) event-based methods 
B) time-based methods 
C) perceptual methods 
D) both event-based and time-based methods 
A) event-based methods 
B) time-based methods 
C) perceptual methods 
D) both event-based and time-based methods

Question 5

Give examples of proposed studies in which a cumulative recording would be preferred over a trial to criterion recording, and vice-versa. Explain why each method is preferred in each example given.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer points:,Answers should

Question 6

Use the following data from a whole interval recording procedure to calculate interobserver agreement (interrater reliability). Also discuss if you believe the reliability is very good or poor:

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer points:,The correct ans

Question 7

Distinguish between frequency and rate recording of behavior.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer points:,Frequency is co

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true about trials to criterion?

Accepted Answer

A) used to obtain an idea of how quickly the individual acquires a skill 
B) requires the same number of opportunities be available during each session 
C) refers to measuring the number of responses needed by the individual to achieve some preset level of acceptable performance 
D) useful in determining which type of instruction affected the criterion performance in the fewest number of trials 
A) used to obtain an idea of how quickly the individual acquires a skill 
B) requires the same number of opportunities be available during each session 
C) refers to measuring the number of responses needed by the individual to achieve some preset level of acceptable performance 
D) useful in determining which type of instruction affected the criterion performance in the fewest number of trials

Question 9

In Tier 2 of RTI, students:

Accepted Answer

A) all receive evidence-based instruction and regular progress monitoring to ensure that they are meeting expected benchmarks for progress. 
B) are likely to receive small group and/or individualized instruction aimed at improving performance on outcomes identified in Tier 1. 
C) are likely to be referred for a multifactor evaluation to determine whether they are eligible for special education and related services. 
D) are likely to be pulled out of the regular classroom for specialized services. 
A) all receive evidence-based instruction and regular progress monitoring to ensure that they are meeting expected benchmarks for progress. 
B) are likely to receive small group and/or individualized instruction aimed at improving performance on outcomes identified in Tier 1. 
C) are likely to be referred for a multifactor evaluation to determine whether they are eligible for special education and related services. 
D) are likely to be pulled out of the regular classroom for specialized services.

Question 10

In which system does the observer divide the observation period into an equal number of intervals and then record an occurrence if and only if the target behavior is emitted for the entire interval?

Accepted Answer

A) momentary time sampling 
B) partial interval recording 
C) whole interval recording 
D) entire interval recording 
A) momentary time sampling 
B) partial interval recording 
C) whole interval recording 
D) entire interval recording

Question 11

In time-based methods of recording and reporting behavior, duration recording involves:

Accepted Answer

A) measuring the length of time from the delivery of an antecedent stimulus that should elicit the target behavior, to the actual beginning of the target behavior. 
B) observing the amount of assistance or help required to admit the target behavior. 
C) using the number of opportunities to perform target behaviors. 
D) measuring the length of time from when a behavior begins to its termination. 
A) measuring the length of time from the delivery of an antecedent stimulus that should elicit the target behavior, to the actual beginning of the target behavior. 
B) observing the amount of assistance or help required to admit the target behavior. 
C) using the number of opportunities to perform target behaviors. 
D) measuring the length of time from when a behavior begins to its termination.

Question 12

Distinguish between duration and latency recording.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer points:,Duration is con

Question 13

When an observer wishes to record and observe target behaviors that have a degree of duration, or occurs for a long enough period of time that such a measure would be sensitive, the best method to use would be:

Accepted Answer

A) momentary time sampling. 
B) partial interval recording. 
C) whole interval recording. 
D) percent correct and incorrect. 
A) momentary time sampling. 
B) partial interval recording. 
C) whole interval recording. 
D) percent correct and incorrect.

Question 14

_________________ is a method of estimating the frequency of the target behavior using a period that has been divided into equal intervals of time for individual observations.

Accepted Answer

A) Cumulative recording 
B) Blind interval recording 
C) Task analysis recording 
D) Partial interval recording 
A) Cumulative recording 
B) Blind interval recording 
C) Task analysis recording 
D) Partial interval recording

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors to consider when choosing a recording procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) When should it be used? 
B) Where will the evidence be gathered? 
C) What do you record? 
D) What is an example? 
A) When should it be used? 
B) Where will the evidence be gathered? 
C) What do you record? 
D) What is an example?

Question 16

In which system does the observer look at (or listen to)the student at the end of an interval and record whether or not the behavior is occurring at that moment?

Accepted Answer

A) momentary time sampling 
B) partial interval recording 
C) whole interval recording 
D) predicted interval recording 
A) momentary time sampling 
B) partial interval recording 
C) whole interval recording 
D) predicted interval recording

Question 17

What is the term used to describe a number-related measure that is directly linked to the length of observation periods?

Accepted Answer

A) topography 
B) frequency 
C) magnitude 
D) rate 
A) topography 
B) frequency 
C) magnitude 
D) rate

Question 18

When an observer wishes to observe and record data for target behaviors that occur for some duration rather than quickly occurring, the best method to use would be:

Accepted Answer

A) momentary time sampling. 
B) partial interval recording. 
C) whole interval recording. 
D) percent correct and incorrect. 
A) momentary time sampling. 
B) partial interval recording. 
C) whole interval recording. 
D) percent correct and incorrect.

Question 19

Compare and contrast the goals and processes of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 processes in the RTI model to meet the needs of learners. What strategies are involved, both with respect to teaching as well as regarding data collection and analysis?

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer points:,Goals and pract

Question 20

Two or more observers record the target behavior independently and simultaneously, then later compare the results to determine if the target behavior was measured with reliability. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) interobserver reliability 
B) whole interval recording 
C) latency recording 
D) internal validity 
A) interobserver reliability 
B) whole interval recording 
C) latency recording 
D) internal validity

Which of the following is NOT a method of interval recording?

Choosing the appropriate recording procedure is vital to a study because:

In general, which system of recording provides the better estimate of frequency?

How do you record and report behavior?

Give examples of proposed studies in which a cumulative recording would be preferred over a trial to criterion recording, and vice-versa. Explain why each method is preferred in each example given.

Use the following data from a whole interval recording procedure to calculate interobserver agreement (interrater reliability). Also discuss if you believe the reliability is very good or poor:

Distinguish between frequency and rate recording of behavior.

Which of the following is NOT true about trials to criterion?

In Tier 2 of RTI, students:

In which system does the observer divide the observation period into an equal number of intervals and then record an occurrence if and only if the target behavior is emitted for the entire interval?

In time-based methods of recording and reporting behavior, duration recording involves:

Distinguish between duration and latency recording.

When an observer wishes to record and observe target behaviors that have a degree of duration, or occurs for a long enough period of time that such a measure would be sensitive, the best method to use would be:

_________________ is a method of estimating the frequency of the target behavior using a period that has been divided into equal intervals of time for individual observations.

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors to consider when choosing a recording procedure?

In which system does the observer look at (or listen to)the student at the end of an interval and record whether or not the behavior is occurring at that moment?

What is the term used to describe a number-related measure that is directly linked to the length of observation periods?

When an observer wishes to observe and record data for target behaviors that occur for some duration rather than quickly occurring, the best method to use would be:

Compare and contrast the goals and processes of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 processes in the RTI model to meet the needs of learners. What strategies are involved, both with respect to teaching as well as regarding data collection and analysis?

Two or more observers record the target behavior independently and simultaneously, then later compare the results to determine if the target behavior was measured with reliability. What is this called?

Historical Perspectives and Important Concepts in Single Subject Research

Methods for Changing Target Behaviors

Issues in Single Subject Research

Action Research

Withdrawal Designs

Changing Conditions and Changing Criterion Designs

Multiple Baseline Designs

Alternating Treatments Designs

Methods for Analyzing Data

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Exam 3: Methods for Recording Behaviors

Which of the following is NOT a method of interval recording?

Choosing the appropriate recording procedure is vital to a study because:

In general, which system of recording provides the better estimate of frequency?

How do you record and report behavior?

Give examples of proposed studies in which a cumulative recording would be preferred over a trial to criterion recording, and vice-versa. Explain why each method is preferred in each example given.

Use the following data from a whole interval recording procedure to calculate interobserver agreement (interrater reliability). Also discuss if you believe the reliability is very good or poor:

Distinguish between frequency and rate recording of behavior.

Which of the following is NOT true about trials to criterion?

In Tier 2 of RTI, students:

In which system does the observer divide the observation period into an equal number of intervals and then record an occurrence if and only if the target behavior is emitted for the entire interval?

In time-based methods of recording and reporting behavior, duration recording involves:

Distinguish between duration and latency recording.

When an observer wishes to record and observe target behaviors that have a degree of duration, or occurs for a long enough period of time that such a measure would be sensitive, the best method to use would be:

_________________ is a method of estimating the frequency of the target behavior using a period that has been divided into equal intervals of time for individual observations.

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors to consider when choosing a recording procedure?

In which system does the observer look at (or listen to)the student at the end of an interval and record whether or not the behavior is occurring at that moment?

What is the term used to describe a number-related measure that is directly linked to the length of observation periods?

When an observer wishes to observe and record data for target behaviors that occur for some duration rather than quickly occurring, the best method to use would be:

Compare and contrast the goals and processes of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 processes in the RTI model to meet the needs of learners. What strategies are involved, both with respect to teaching as well as regarding data collection and analysis?

Two or more observers record the target behavior independently and simultaneously, then later compare the results to determine if the target behavior was measured with reliability. What is this called?

Historical Perspectives and Important Concepts in Single Subject Research

Methods for Changing Target Behaviors

Issues in Single Subject Research

Action Research

Withdrawal Designs

Changing Conditions and Changing Criterion Designs

Multiple Baseline Designs

Alternating Treatments Designs

Methods for Analyzing Data

Filters