Applied Behavior Analysis Graphic Displays of Behavioral Data
This set highlights the use of data in ABA, emphasizing that graphs are key tools for visually displaying relationships among measurements and variables, helping analysts interpret behavioral patterns effectively.
data
the medium with which bX analysts work
Key Terms
data
the medium with which bX analysts work
graphs
relatively simple formats for visually displaying relationships among and between a series of measurements and relevant variables
bar graph
histogram
simple and versatile format for graphically summarizing BX data
cumulative record
was developed by skinner as the primary means of data collection in EAB (graph)
cumulative recorder
device that enables a subject to actually draw its own graph
overall response rate
the haverage rate of response over a given time period or condition of an experiment
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
data | the medium with which bX analysts work |
graphs | relatively simple formats for visually displaying relationships among and between a series of measurements and relevant variables |
bar graph | histogram simple and versatile format for graphically summarizing BX data |
cumulative record | was developed by skinner as the primary means of data collection in EAB (graph) |
cumulative recorder | device that enables a subject to actually draw its own graph |
overall response rate | the haverage rate of response over a given time period or condition of an experiment |
local response rate | refers to the rate of response during periods of time smaller than that for which an overall rate has been given |
semilogarithmic chart | graphs in which one axis is scaled porportionally |
standard celeration chart | provides a standarized means of charting and analyzing how frequency of BX changes over time |
scatter plot | a graphic display that shows the relative distribution of individual measures in a data set |
variablility | how often and the extent to which multiple measures of BX yield different outcomes |
level | the value on the vertical axis scale around which a set of behavioral measures converge |
trend | overall direction taken by a data path |
split-middle line of progress | a method of calculating a drawing lines of progress that is more reliable than the freehand method adn much less time consuming |
data path | represents the level and trend of BX between successive data points |
line graph | most common graph format for displaying data in ABA |
visual analysis | a system approach for interpreting the results of behavioral/research and treatment programs visual inspection of graphed data for variability, level and trend |