In this assignment, you will practice collecting data using both frequency and partial interval recording methods. Once you have used the student video (link included here) to fill out both data sheets (provided below) you will answer the questions in this exercise.

Students Learning Objectives

Collect both frequency (continuous measure) and partial interval data (discontinuous measure)

Steps to complete the assignment:

1. Download the assignment here. Print both data sheets.

Written exercise 3b_Measurement .pdf download

2. Follow the directions on the assignment. Watch the video one time to record frequency data and a second time to record partial interval data. You may choose to preview the video before you start collecting data. Click the link below to the page where the video is located.

https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/mcontent/frequency-and-interval/ (Links to an external site.)

3. Answer the questions by clicking on “Take the quiz.” (Please note that this is not a quiz. This just allows the instructor to present these questions to you.)

These questions should be answered after completing the Behavioral Assessment: Frequency and Interval Recording activity. You should have both data sheets filled out BEFORE you answer these questions. You will have to watch the short video once for frequency data and once for interval data.

You are not graded on the accuracy of your data collection for this activity. The intention of this activity is to give each ABA student opportunity to engage in data collection behaviors and evaluate the process. Your instructor will score your answers after you submit this written exercise.

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Question 11 pts

According to the results supplied by the activity author’s, the frequency of the student’s target behavior was 11 occurrences.

Option 1 – Did you get the same number? If so, reply “yes.”

Option 2 – If you did not get 11, type the frequency you recorded.

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Question 21 pts

Based on the frequency recording data, the rate of the student’s behavior was 2.2 occurrences/minute.

Option 1 – Did you get the same rate? If so, reply “yes.”

Option 2 – If you did not get the same rate, enter the rate you recorded below.

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Question 31 pts

According to the results supplied by the activity author’s, the behaviors occurred during any part of 8 out of 15 intervals.

8 divided by 15 times 100 = 53% of the intervals

Option 1 – Did you get the same percent of occurrence? If so, reply “yes.”

Option 2 – If you did not get the same percent, enter the percent you recorded below.

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Question 44 pts

The target/problem behavior is defined as “During journal writing activities, Joyce makes comments to herself and others (e.g., “This is boring.”) or gestures (e.g., heavy sighing) unrelated to academic material.

Part 1 – Do the behaviors of “making comments and gestures” pass the Dead Man Test? Explain why or why not in enough detail to show you understand how to use the Dead Man Test.

Part 2 – Explain how this behavior adheres to the applied dimension of ABA. Go beyond just stating that it is socially significant and provide a detailed explanation.

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Question 55 pts

Compare the results of the frequency recording and the partial interval recording.

Based on the data, do you think the student’s behavior is problematic?

Explain your reasoning and mention the frequency and interval recording data in your response.

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Question 65 pts

Part 1 -Explain how you demonstrated the scientific value of empiricism in completing this activity. (Answer in 1-3 sentences.)

Part 2 -Give a behavioral explanation for Joyce’s target behavior using information you observed.

Part 3-Give an example of a mentalistic explanation for Joyce’s target behavior.

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Question 73 pts

Reflect on this activity.

Part 1 – Which type of recording, frequency or interval, did you find easier? Explain.

Part 2 – Were any parts of this activity challenging? If so, tell why. If not, tell why not.

Part 3 – How might you use either type of data recording method in your work or home life?

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