METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
REDESIGNING RESEARCH TOOLS OBSERVATION
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of behaviors that you can measure by counting include leaving one’s seat, raising one’s hand, yelling out an answer, asking to go to the bathroom, being late or being on time to class.
Detailed explanation-2: -Two such methods are frequency recording and interval recording. Frequency (or event) recording is a way to measure the number of times a behavior occurs within a given period. Frequency recording is best for behaviors with a distinct beginning and end.
Detailed explanation-3: -Event sampling, also called frequency counts, involves observation of targeted behaviours or specific events. There is no recording of antecedents or consequences. Event sampling is used to determine how often a specified event or behavior occurs.