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BEHV 5622 (module 5
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BEHV 5622 (module 5According to Simkins, the scientific process involves which of the following? -
ANS--identification of variables
-measurement of variables
-control of variables
A discussion of measurement must not only describe the specific measurement
techniques, but it must also include which of the following? - ANS--the procedures by
which the measurement operations are performed
-the conditions under which the measurement operations are performed
Which of the following are major criteria for good measurement? - ANS--pragmatism
-reliability
-reproducibility
Which of the following is more important when discussing measurement? - ANS-the
measurement and procedural operations
In order for measurement operations to be reproducible, which of the following
characteristics should they have? - ANS--be simple operations
-achieve interobserver agreement
-be clearly stated
Measurement operations that are high in pragmatism lead to which of the following? -
ANS-reliable and systematic functional relationships
The definition of a standard unit of measurement is important in determining the
reliability and reproducibility of measurement operations. - ANS-True
Simkins believes that within the field of psychology, confusion has occurred regarding
measurement for what reason(s)? - ANS--Different measurement operations have
produced different effects on the dependent variable.
-The same verbal label is used to refer to multiple different measurement operations.
Which of the following contribute to the variability in measurement results? - ANS--the
conditions under which measurements are taken
-the measurement procedures
, Measurement is how scientists operationalize which of the following? - ANS-empiricism
Measuring behavior before and after an intervention is implemented in order to evaluate
overall effects of treatment is called: - ANS-summative evaluation
When direct and frequent measurements are not collected, which of the following
judgment error(s) commonly result? - ANS--ineffective interventions are continued
-effective programs are discontinued
Which of the following are reasons measurement is important to behavior analysts? -
ANS--Measurement helps practitioners be accountable to clients, consumers,
employers, and society.
-Measurement enables practitioners to verify the legitimacy of treatments.
-Measurement helps practitioners optimize their effectiveness.
-Measurement helps practitioners achieve ethical standards.
Which of the following are dimensional quantities of behavior? - ANS--temporal locus
-temporal extent
-repeatability
A ratio consisting of the dimensional quantities of count and time is called - ANS-rate
What term refers to the number of responses occurring in a unit of time? - ANS-Rate
Which type of measurement should not be used for responses in discrete trials, such as
the use of flash cards, because the sessions do not involve free operant behavior? -
ANS-Rate
Which measure is based on repeatability? - ANS-Rate
Which measure is based on temporal extent? - ANS-duration
Which measure is based on temporal locus? - ANS-IRT
is derivative (derived from direct measures)? - ANS-trials-to-criterion
Which measure is NOT a fundamental dimensional quantity of behavior? -
ANS-topography
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