1. What is reactivity in data collection?

2. How can an RBT reduce reactivity during data collection?

3. What is continuous measurement?

4. Frequency measurement is best suited for behaviors that:

5. What does duration measurement specifically record?

6. Latency measurement is best described as:

7. When is intensity measurement typically used?

8. Which measurement type focuses on sequences of behaviors to achieve an outcome?

9. Partial interval recording determines:

10. Whole interval recording counts a behavior if it:

11. Momentary time sampling involves:

12. Permanent product recording is:

13. A line graph in behavioral measurement typically shows:

14. High variability in graphed data means:

15. A cumulative graph specifically represents:

16. Mean duration refers to:

17. A percentage in behavior measurement indicates:

18. A clear “trend” in graphed data requires at least how many consecutive data points?

19. Poor procedural fidelity in data collection typically results from:

20. Descriptions of behavior should always be:

21. What should an RBT do before starting data collection?

22. Which tool is commonly used to record behavior duration?

23. In frequency measurement, behaviors should:

24. Which is an example of using latency measurement?

25. What does discrete categorization involve?

26. Whole interval recording often:

27. Which is TRUE about partial interval recording?

28. What measurement method is best when the RBT cannot observe behavior directly?

29. In momentary time sampling, the RBT records:

30. A bar graph is best used to:

31. Which measurement method is LEAST likely to require real-time observation?

32. What does a “run” in data graphing refer to?

33. Which is NOT a potential risk of poor procedural fidelity?

34. Which axis on a line graph typically represents time?

35. What is an astronomical value in data trending?

36. Which type of graph tracks cumulative totals?

37. What is the main disadvantage of permanent product recording?

38. Observer drift refers to:

39. Data collected by measuring a behavior’s strength or force is called:

40. Which describes data with little variability?

41. Preparing materials for data collection includes:

42. Recording whether a client engaged in behavior for the entire interval is an example of:

43. If you are recording if a behavior occurred at a single instant, you are using:

44. Which is a primary risk when clients know they are being observed?

45. Which measurement method might overestimate a behavior’s occurrence?

46. An RBT must describe behavior in terms that are:

47. In latency recording, when is timing started?

48. Which example best fits permanent product recording?

49. During a therapy session, Mia observes that her client begins working on a puzzle 3 seconds after she prompts him. What type of measurement is Mia using?

50. An RBT counts each time a child raises their hand during a 30-minute math class. What type of continuous measurement is the RBT using?

51. During snack time, Amy uses a stopwatch to record how long her client spends eating. Which type of measurement is Amy collecting?

52. An RBT reviews a client’s completed worksheets after a tutoring session to assess accuracy. What measurement method is the RBT using?

53. While observing a client during a 20-minute period, the RBT only records whether the client makes eye contact during randomly selected 30-second periods. What type of discontinuous measurement is this?

54. A therapist records whether a student is seated exactly at the moment a timer beeps every 2 minutes.Which data collection method is being used?

55. During circle time, the RBT records that a client stayed seated for the entire 10-second interval before giving credit for being “on-task.” What measurement system is the RBT using?

56. 56.An RBT counts the number of times a student leaves their seat during a 1-hour observation. How should the RBT report the behavior rate?

57. 57.The supervisor instructs an RBT to calculate the mean duration of tantrums for a client after four tantrum durations: 2 min, 5 min, 3 min, and 4 min. What is the mean duration?

58. 58.After prompting a client to pick up toys, the RBT records a 7-second delay before the child begins cleaning. What has the RBT measured?

59. 59.The schedule of reinforcement specifies FR5. The client is sorting colored blocks. When should the RBT provide reinforcement?

60. 60.An RBT needs to record the number of times a student slaps their desk during a 15-minute work session. What is the most appropriate measurement method?

61. 61.During a 10-minute math lesson, the RBT records each second the student is on-task and engaged. Which method best matches this recording approach?

62. 62.An RBT observes that the client consistently screams louder when demands are placed. What type of measurement would capture this change?

63. 63.The client completes a cleaning task without prompts. Later, the RBT checks the number of cleaned areas without observing the task. Which measurement method is being used?

64. 64.During a session, the RBT checks every 5 minutes to see if the client is sitting quietly at that exact moment. What type of measurement is this?

65. An RBT times how long it takes for a client to start reading after being asked to “begin.” Which measurement is this?

66. A student finishes a puzzle in 4 minutes on Monday and 6 minutes on Tuesday. What is the mean duration of puzzle completion?

67. The RBT observes whether a client shares toys during any part of 30-second intervals. What data recording method is the RBT using?

68. A client’s tantrum behavior was recorded as lasting from 2:00 PM to 2:08 PM. What type of measurement was used?

69. A child’s goal is to complete all steps in a handwashing routine independently. The RBT uses a checklist to record each step completed correctly. What measurement procedure is the RBT using?

70. After each reading session, the RBT counts the number of worksheets a student completed independently. Which measurement system is the RBT applying?

71. An RBT records how many times a client blurts out answers without raising their hand during a 30-minute class. What is the most appropriate measurement type?

72. A therapist sets a timer for every 10 minutes to check if a client is working on their assignment exactly when the timer sounds. What recording method is this?

73. During a social skills session, an RBT measures how long it takes a client to respond after hearing their name called. What is being measured?

74. During lunch, the RBT notes if a student stays seated for the entire 5-minute observation interval. What type of recording is this?

75. A student often struggles to remain quiet during independent work. The RBT is tasked with recording how loud the student’s outbursts are using a 3-point scale. What measurement type is this?

76. A therapist notes the number of minutes a client remains engaged with a puzzle without taking a break. What measurement is being used?

77. An RBT wants to determine if a child engages in yelling behavior during any part of a 1-minute interval across a 30-minute session. What recording method is being used?

78. After a supervisor suggests a new reinforcement plan, an RBT reviews the client’s data and notes a gradual increase in correct responses over several days. On a line graph, this trend would best be described as:

79. During a classroom observation, the RBT notices that a student often calls out answers without being called upon. To monitor this behavior, the RBT decides to tally each instance the student shouts out during a 45-minute group lesson. The goal is to reduce the number of outbursts over time. What type of measurement is the RBT using?

80. An RBT is teaching a client to independently dress themselves. Each morning, the RBT records whether the client successfully completes steps like putting on socks, buttoning the shirt, and tying shoes. Each step is scored separately using a checklist. What data recording method is the RBT using?

81. A therapist observes that a child consistently responds to the prompt “Put your shoes on” within 3 to 5 seconds. The therapist wants to formally measure how long it takes the child to respond each time the prompt is given during therapy sessions. Which type of measurement is appropriate?

82. The RBT is asked to track how loudly a student yells when denied access to a preferred toy. A 5-point scale is used to rate the volume after each incident, ranging from “whisper” to “screaming loudly.” What measurement method is being used?

83. In the classroom, the RBT uses a timer that beeps every 2 minutes. Each time the timer beeps, the RBT checks whether the student is actively working on their assignment at that exact moment. No observations occur between beeps. Which data collection method is this?

84. An RBT is teaching a client to engage in independent play for longer periods. The RBT uses a stopwatch to record how long the client plays alone without seeking attention from adults. The RBT is interested in seeing if the time increases over several sessions. What type of measurement is being collected?

85. To monitor toy cleanup behavior, the RBT sets 1-minute intervals during the play session. The RBT marks whether the student engaged in cleaning at any time during each interval, even if just briefly. Which type of recording method is being used?

86. A student often takes long breaks between receiving a math instruction and starting the problem. The RBT begins measuring the number of seconds between the verbal prompt “Start now” and when the student begins working on the first math problem. What measurement procedure is being used?

87. After a therapy session, the RBT counts the number of math problems completed correctly on a worksheet without directly observing the client while they were working. What measurement strategy has the RBT used?

88. In the afternoon, the RBT is instructed to assess whether a student remains seated during entire 2-minute intervals across a 30-minute work period. If the student gets up even briefly, the interval is scored as unsuccessful. What measurement method is being used?

89. A supervisor asks an RBT to monitor how many aggressive behaviors (such as hitting or kicking) occur during a 1-hour playground session. The RBT tallies each aggressive act throughout the hour. What type of measurement system is being used?

90. During therapy, a client is asked to respond to the instruction “touch your nose.” The RBT records the number of seconds it takes for the client to comply after the instruction is given. Which type of measurement is this?

91. A therapist wants to assess whether a student is working during an entire 1-minute interval. If the student stops working even briefly, the behavior is not recorded as occurring for that interval. What measurement procedure is the therapist using?

92. An RBT uses a timer that vibrates every 10 minutes during a therapy session. Each time the timer vibrates, the RBT checks if the client is actively engaged in the task at that exact moment. What data collection method is being used?

93. After a group art activity, the RBT counts how many complete art projects were turned in without observing the students during the activity itself. Which measurement method is this?

94. During a 20-minute free play session, the RBT measures how long the client plays independently before seeking adult interaction. The RBT uses a stopwatch to track this. What measurement procedure is being used?

95. An RBT wants to track how often a client engages in tantrum behaviors across multiple therapy sessions. The supervisor recommends expressing this as “number of tantrums per hour” instead of a simple count.What measurement concept is the supervisor recommending?

96. During recess, a student is being taught to raise their hand before speaking. The RBT observes whether the student raises their hand appropriately during scheduled 1-minute intervals and marks if hand-raising occurred at any time within each interval.Which recording method is the RBT using?