What are the most common continuous measurements? [RBT]
Continuous measurement procedures in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) involve the measurement of a behavior that occurs at any point during an observation period. Here are some of the most common continuous measurement procedures used in ABA, along with examples:
Frequency: The number of times a behavior occurs within a given time period. For example, the frequency of a child's vocalizations during a 30-minute observation period.
Duration: The length of time that a behavior occurs. For example, the duration of a child's tantrum during a therapy session.
Latency: The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the initiation of a behavior. For example, the latency of a child's response to a teacher's instruction.
Inter-response time: The time between the end of one occurrence of a behavior and the start of the next occurrence. For example, the inter-response time of a child's hitting behavior during a play session.
Percentage of occurrence: The proportion of time that a behavior occurs in relation to the total observation period. For example, the percentage of time a child engages in on-task behavior during a classroom lesson.
Other examples of continuous measurement procedures in ABA may include event recording, momentary time sampling, and partial interval recording. The choice of measurement procedure will depend on the behavior being measured and the goals of the intervention.