A measurement of behavior that is not based on an actual observation of the behavior itself, but a secondhand account of the behavior’s occurrence (e.g., rating scales, permanent product, descriptive…

A real-time measurement of a behavior as it is occurring, resulting in each instance of the observed behavior being recorded.

The result of measuring a quantifiable aspect of behavior, used to assess and evaluate behavior and behavior analysis-based services.

Test your measurement, data display, and interpretation knowledge with PTB co-founder Dana Meller as she discusses one specific measurement system that measures the effect of the behavior after its occurrence. Here, Dana details the two ways someone could implement this type of measurement system, provides examples of scenarios and a variety of corresponding measurement methods, and highlights some of the pros of utilizing this type of measurement system. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section C-2: Distinguish among direct, indirect, and product measures of behavior.