Observations

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a detailed written account of everything observed about a child for a period of time. Includes what the child says, plus relevant actions and responses to others.

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running record

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Short, but complete, written descriptions of a specific, common behavior, event, or situation that the observer is tracking.

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anecdotal record

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A list of skills and behaviors children typically master or show at a certain age. Observer notes which have been achieved.

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developmental checklist

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A series of questions guiding the observer to look for, record, and interpret development or behavior related to a particular topic.

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guided questions

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What is the method called where the observer captures, in writing, as many details as possible from the beginning of a targeted event or behavior until the end?

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event sample

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A record that documents the frequency of a common behavior. Presence of the behavior is checked at certain, fairly short, periods of time, usually several times a day.

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time sample

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Observer keeps track of how often one or more specific behaviors occur.

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frequency count

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Used to evaluate how will the child being observed meets a set of criteria related to a skill or behavior. Options: event sample, time sample, frequency count, rating scale, sociogram

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rating scale

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A diagram showing social interactions that occur.

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sociogram

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to rely on personal opinions and feelings, rather than facts. to judge an event

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subjective observation