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QUESTION 1
Unintentionally collecting data differently from one observation session to another (for example, adding actions to the operational definition) is known as ________
a. expectancy
b. reactivity
c. observer drift
d. observer arrogance
QUESTION 2
It is possible for collected data to be reliable, but inaccurate.
True
False
QUESTION 3
What is True about discontinuous measurement?
a. Provides a continuous measurement of behaviour
b. Captures a sample of behaviour
c. Most accurate form of data collection
d. Includes measurements such as frequency
QUESTION 4
Calculate IOA - you can use a calculator for this question.
Observer 1 Date Inter-response time (seconds)
Manuel December 8 85
Observer 2 Date Inter-response time (seconds)
Angelica December 8 89
a. 92%
b. 94%
c. 96%
d. 90%
QUESTION 5
Johnny's Behaviour Therapist has concerns about the duration data that has been collected on his tantrumming behaviour. The times recorded are 20 minutes, 2 minutes, 9 minutes, 14 minutes, and 6 minutes. Johnny's Behaviour Therapist is questioning the ______ of the data.
a. validity
b. accuracy
c. expectancy
d. reliability
QUESTION 6
A procedure that can be used to measure a behaviour such as time spent wrapping gifts for the holidays is ________
a. Inter-Response Time
b. Permanent Product
c. Duration
d. Momentary Time Sampling
QUESTION 7
Which is not a factor that contributes to measurement error?
a. Complexity of the measurement tool / data sheet
b. Severity of the target behaviour
c. Observer training
d. Reactivity
QUESTION 8
What is the biggest threat to the accuracy of data?
a. Severity of target behaviour
b. Function of target behaviour
c. Data collector error
d. Dimension of behaviour measured
QUESTION 9
The procedure of observing and recording behavior during intervals or at specific moments in time is called ___________.
a. Time sampling
b. Temporal Extent
c. Celeration
d. Temporal locus
QUESTION 10
What is True about Momentary Time Sampling?
a. The observer does not have to observe the individual engaging in the behaviour for the entire interval
b. It is considered the 'gold standard' of mesurement procedures
c. It is only useful in measuring problem behaviour that is occurring at an excess and not behaviour that you want to increase
d. It is most useful in detecting proportion of low rate behaviour
QUESTION 11
A data collector, who is unfamiliar with the purpose of a study, is referred to as a ____
a. trained observer
b. naive observer
c. reactive observer
d. expectant observer
QUESTION 12
Highly reliable data will always be accurate data.
True
False
QUESTION 13
Reliability is a synonym (word with the same meaning) for accuracy
True
False
QUESTION 14
Which of the following measurement procedures is likely best suited based on the behaviour of hair twirling that seems to go on forever?
frequency but only if we convert it to rate
latency
momentary time sampling
permanent product
QUESTION 15
Observers should not receive systematic training prior to data collection because training will cause observer bias
True
False
QUESTION 16
Measuring the incorrect dimension of a target behaviour threatens __________.
a. Accuracy
b. Inter-observer agreement
c. Validity
d. Reliabilty
QUESTION 17
Calculate the Interval-by-interval inter-observer agreement (IOA)
Observer#1:
+ + + - - + - + + -
Observer#2:
+ + - - - + - - + -
a. 40%
b. 60%
c. 80%
d. 20%
QUESTION 18
When using a discontinuous data collection method, such as partial interval recording, observation sessions should be longer and less frequent.
True
False
QUESTION 19
When using a discontinuous data collection method, such as whole interval recording, observation sessions should be brief and frequent.
True
False
QUESTION 20
Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to measurement error?
a. Poorly designed measurement systems
b. Observer Drift
c. Expectations about what the data should look like
d. Well-trained observers