Continuous measurement procedures
-provide an actual measure of behavior.
- is not always feasible and may result in less accurate data than discontinuous measurement procedure when the behavior or environment are not fitting.
- typically a higher quality of data(i.e. more exacr approximation) of the behavior.
- Behavior that are free operant, behaviors that are discrete, behaviors that do not occur over long periods of time.
Discontinuous measurement procedures
- it is more suitable for continuous behaviors that occur for long periods of time
- it is more accurate for behaviors that occur at a high-frequency or do not have a clear onset and offset
- the interventionist does not have to continuouly collect data
- easy to implement, less labor intensive, less time consuming
- time sampling with shorter intervals are typically better representations of actual behavior data
Whole interval recording
- tends to underestimate the duration and rate of the behavior,
Partial interval recording
- tends to overestimate the duration of behavior and underestimate high-frequency behavior.
Event Recording
- the most accurate measurement of behavior when conducted correctly for an appropriate setting/behavior
- is not suitable for high-frequency behaviors, continuous behaviors or DTT data.