Product measures
A measurement of a target behavior taken by measuring the lasting environmental changes produced by that behavior, rather than counting actual occurrences of the behavior. (E.g., test scores, completed chores,… Read more
C. Measurement, Data Display, and Interpretation
Quarterly intersect line of progress
A method of analyzing the trend of the data on a line graph that involves dividing the data into two equal parts and establishing intersections for mid-rate and mid-date points
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Rate
A derived measure of behavior that involves calculating the number of occurrences of a given response within a given period of time (e.g., number of mands per hour). Answers the
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Reliability
Measurement is trustworthy when the degree to which repeating a measurement procedure under the same conditions produces the same result.
Scale break
Specific marks on, or breaks in, the x-axis (i.e., horizontal axis) indicating the time periods during which data were not collected.
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Scatterplot
A chart and measurement system that displays patterns related to behavior and specific time and setting variables.
Split-middle line of progress
A line drawn on a line graph that represents the general direction of the data; used to visually analyze the overall trend of the graphed data.
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Standard celeration chart
A standardized process for charting and analyzing how the rate of behavior changes over time.
Temporal extent
A measure of the duration of time that a behavior occurs from onset (i.e., start) to offset (i.e., end).
Temporal locus
When measurement refers to the point in time that the behavior occurs (latency, interresponse time).
Test your ABA Terminology ➠ Derivative Measures Explained
Put your knowledge of occurence measurement to the test with PTB founder Dana Meller as she discusses the two types of derivative measures, and each of their defining features and applications. Dana focuses on the derivative measure used for comparing two or more procedures, teaching clients new skills, evaluating mastery over a class of concepts, and the various measurement methods.
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