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In order to be understood by everyone, measurement units must be:
a) Analysis b) Subjective c) Labeled d) Unambiguous |
d) Unambiguous
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Practitioners need measurement in order to do all of the following except
a) Operationalize empiricism b) Identify current behavior levels c) Evaluate treatment d) Make accurate decisions |
a) Operationalize empiricism
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The dimensional quantity of duration is described as:
a) Temporal locus b) Repeatability c) Temporal extent d) Count |
c) Temporal extent
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_________ is obtained by combining observation time with a tally of the number of occurrences of behavior.
a) Response latency b) Rate c) Celeration d) Whole interval |
b) Rate
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All of the following are procedures for measuring behavior except
a) Event recording b) Timing c) Time sampling d) Observation |
d) Observation
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Devices such as wrist counters, masking tape, buttons, and calculators are all useful when using ________ recording procedures.
a) Event b) Timing c) Rate d) Duration |
a) Event
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The procedure that measures behavior after it has occurred by measuring its effect on the environment is called:
a) Measurement artifact b) Planned activity check c) Permanent product d) Time sampling |
c) Permanent product
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Which of the following is a reason not to use permanent product measurement?
a) Moment-to-moment decisions must be made b) The behavior has a direct effect on the environment c) The product can only be produced by the target behavior d) Each behavior occurrence results in the same product |
a) Moment-to-moment decisions must be made
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One advantage of using computer-based observation and measurement systems is
a) Many practitioners are familiar with it b) Data can be clustered and analyzed easily c) It is less expensive d) It is less intrusive than traditional methods |
b) Data can be clustered and analyzed easily
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Computer-assisted measurement of behavior allows the observer to do all of the following except:
a) Collect permanent products b) Record multiple behaviors simultaneously c) Aggregate data easily d) Analyze data from different perspectives |
a) Collect permanent products
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You are preparing to observe Jennifer, a second grade student who has difficulty following teacher direction and frequently wanders around the classroom. The target behavior for Jennifer is being out of her seat. What is the most appropriate method for measuring this target behavior?
a) Event recording b) Interresponse time c) Duration d) Planned activity check |
c) Duration
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Marco is learning to assemble computer components as part of his new job at a factory. Speed and accuracy are critical skills for him to learn in assembling his component. What is the most appropriate method for measuring his behavior?
a) Whole interval recording b) Duration c) Permanent product d) Response latency |
c) Permanent product
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