The key distinction between observational data and other data recording methods is
a. Observational data must be collected in vivo by observation or video recording
b. Observational data is the most expensive data collection method
c. All data recording is observational
d. Inter-rater agreement is not significant in observational data collection
Q. 2Latency describes
a. Amount of behavior expressed over time
b. Length of time a behavior occurs
c. Ratio of a behavior
d. Time from a stimulus being presented to a behavior being emitted
Q. 3Level, trend, and variability are _______________ in time-series designs
a. Data patterns
b. Graphs
c. Captions
d. Behaviors
Q. 4Advantages of traditional assessments include ALL BUT WHICH of the following
a. They are a familiar delivery system for most clients
b. They are more accurate
c. Research participants can take the assessment with them to record ongoing behaviors
d. They have immediate utility
Q. 5Target behavior is recorded as
a. Prediction, verification, or replication
b. Frequency, duration, latency, or interval
c. Observed, occurrence, or nonoccurrence
d. Data point, phase change, or phase label
Q. 6The baseline phase in time-series design
a. Contains no treatment
b. Defines the treatment
c. Occurs at the end of each design model
d. Is only used in momentary time sampling (MTS)
Q. 7Dependent variables are expressed by
a. Rate
b. Duration
c. Latency
d. Percentage
e. All of the above
Q. 8Single case research designs are best suited to
a. Verification
b. Prediction
c. Replication
d. Justification
Q. 9Insomnia, a common side-effect of stimulants, may be reduced by:
a. Using stimulants with shorter half-lives.
b. Using stimulants with longer half-lives.
c. Combining stimulants with sedatives.
d. None of the above.