3.01 key terms

3.01 key terms

GENERAL TERMS

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assessment

The process of observing, recording, and documenting behavior, learning, and development

confidentiality

The practice of respecting and maintaining the privacy of individuals and groups

developmental norm

A characteristic considered normal for people of a specific age group

ethics

The practice of displaying positive character traits

evaluate

To make judgments

flow chart

An outline of relationships among major concepts for a topic/theme

frequency

The total number or rate of occurrences; how many times/how often

OBSERVATIONS

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formal observation

An observation that occurs under controlled conditions

informal observation

An observation that occurs under less controlled conditions

naturalistic observation

Observing and recording behaviors as they occur naturally

participant observer

An observer who interacts with children while observing

objective

Recording only the facts without personal opinion or bias

subjective

Recording personal impressions and opinions

observation record forms

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anecdotal record

A detailed written description about a particular incident

checklist

A form on which check marks are placed beside information/behaviors being looked for

frequency count

A count of the number of times a behavior occurs during a time period

rating scale

An evaluation of listed items using either words or numbers as ratings

running record

A detailed, step-by-step record of what happens during a time period